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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,512.44, 315,177.26 and 147,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,512.44, 315,177.26 and 147,877.76 is: 203,961.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,512.44 : 315,177.26 = 147,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,512.44/315,177.26 = 147,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,512.44x = 315,177.26 × 147,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,512.44x = 46,607,707,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607,707,211.74/228,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,961.36

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