Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,448.64, 315,402 and 146,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 228,448.64, 315,402 and 146,810 is: 202,689.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,448.64 : 315,402 = 146,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,448.64/315,402 = 146,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,448.64x = 315,402 × 146,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,448.64x = 46,304,167,620 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,304,167,620/228,448.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,689.62
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