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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,636.07, 315,449.44 and 147,935.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,636.07, 315,449.44 and 147,935.77 is: 204,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,636.07 : 315,449.44 = 147,935.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,636.07/315,449.44 = 147,935.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,636.07x = 315,449.44 × 147,935.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,636.07x = 46,666,254,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666,254,644.01/228,636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,107.14

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