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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,227.50, 314,847.83 and 147,681.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,227.50, 314,847.83 and 147,681.03 is: 203,731.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,227.50 : 314,847.83 = 147,681.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,227.50/314,847.83 = 147,681.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,227.50x = 314,847.83 × 147,681.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,227.50x = 46,497,052,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,497,052,196.87/228,227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,731.16

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