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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,545.93, 315,288.72 and 147,999.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,545.93, 315,288.72 and 147,999.41 is: 204,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,545.93 : 315,288.72 = 147,999.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,545.93/315,288.72 = 147,999.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,545.93x = 315,288.72 × 147,999.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,545.93x = 46,662,543,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,662,543,077.80/228,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,171.40

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