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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,224.19, 314,843.26 and 147,677.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,224.19, 314,843.26 and 147,677.73 is: 203,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,224.19 : 314,843.26 = 147,677.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,224.19/314,843.26 = 147,677.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,224.19x = 314,843.26 × 147,677.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,224.19x = 46,495,337,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,495,337,942.60/228,224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,726.60

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