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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,446.64, 315,399.24 and 146,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,446.64, 315,399.24 and 146,808 is: 202,686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,446.64 : 315,399.24 = 146,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,446.64/315,399.24 = 146,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,446.64x = 315,399.24 × 146,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,446.64x = 46,303,131,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,303,131,625.92/228,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,686.86

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