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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,566.48, 341,459.77 and 147,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,566.48, 341,459.77 and 147,947.72 is: 221,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,566.48 : 341,459.77 = 147,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,566.48/341,459.77 = 147,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,566.48x = 341,459.77 × 147,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,566.48x = 50,518,194,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,518,194,443.22/228,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,021.89

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