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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,451.08, 315,405.60 and 146,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,451.08, 315,405.60 and 146,812.44 is: 202,693.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,451.08 : 315,405.60 = 146,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,451.08/315,405.60 = 146,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,451.08x = 315,405.60 × 146,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,451.08x = 46,305,465,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,305,465,725.66/228,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,693.14

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