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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,495.42, 315,279.72 and 147,911.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,495.42, 315,279.72 and 147,911.76 is: 204,089.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,495.42 : 315,279.72 = 147,911.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,495.42/315,279.72 = 147,911.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,495.42x = 315,279.72 × 147,911.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,495.42x = 46,633,578,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,633,578,277.51/228,495.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,089.77

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