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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,475.21, 316,721.34 and 146,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,475.21, 316,721.34 and 146,636.24 is: 202,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,475.21 : 316,721.34 = 146,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,475.21/316,721.34 = 146,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,475.21x = 316,721.34 × 146,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,475.21x = 46,442,824,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442,824,841.75/229,475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,387.12

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