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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,231.81, 314,853.77 and 147,685.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,231.81, 314,853.77 and 147,685.37 is: 203,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,231.81 : 314,853.77 = 147,685.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,231.81/314,853.77 = 147,685.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,231.81x = 314,853.77 × 147,685.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,231.81x = 46,499,293,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499,293,205.65/228,231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,737.13

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