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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,242.15, 314,917.57 and 147,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,242.15, 314,917.57 and 147,572.60 is: 203,613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,242.15 : 314,917.57 = 147,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,242.15/314,917.57 = 147,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,242.15x = 314,917.57 × 147,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,242.15x = 46,473,205,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,473,205,839.04/228,242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,613.60

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