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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,569.54, 341,464.28 and 147,950.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,569.54, 341,464.28 and 147,950.69 is: 221,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,569.54 : 341,464.28 = 147,950.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,569.54/341,464.28 = 147,950.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,569.54x = 341,464.28 × 147,950.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,569.54x = 50,519,875,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,519,875,836.35/228,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,026.28

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