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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,474.92, 315,363.72 and 147,907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,474.92, 315,363.72 and 147,907.88 is: 204,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,474.92 : 315,363.72 = 147,907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,474.92/315,363.72 = 147,907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,474.92x = 315,363.72 × 147,907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,474.92x = 46,644,780,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,780,042.52/228,474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,157.11

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