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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,222.19, 314,840.50 and 147,675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,222.19, 314,840.50 and 147,675.72 is: 203,723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,222.19 : 314,840.50 = 147,675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,222.19/314,840.50 = 147,675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,222.19x = 314,840.50 × 147,675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,222.19x = 46,494,297,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,494,297,522.66/228,222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,723.83

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