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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,445.63, 315,211.22 and 147,861.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,445.63, 315,211.22 and 147,861.97 is: 204,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,445.63 : 315,211.22 = 147,861.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,445.63/315,211.22 = 147,861.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,445.63x = 315,211.22 × 147,861.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,445.63x = 46,607,749,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607,749,639.94/228,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,021.20

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