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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,445, 315,210.36 and 147,861.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,445, 315,210.36 and 147,861.34 is: 204,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,445 : 315,210.36 = 147,861.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,445/315,210.36 = 147,861.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,445x = 315,210.36 × 147,861.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,445x = 46,607,426,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607,426,211.48/228,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,020.34

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