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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,217.42, 314,833.98 and 147,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,217.42, 314,833.98 and 147,670.92 is: 203,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,217.42 : 314,833.98 = 147,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,217.42/314,833.98 = 147,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,217.42x = 314,833.98 × 147,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,217.42x = 46,491,823,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491,823,473.86/228,217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,717.24

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