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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,615.92, 314,108.24 and 132,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,615.92, 314,108.24 and 132,131.52 is: 182,340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,615.92 : 314,108.24 = 132,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,615.92/314,108.24 = 132,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,615.92x = 314,108.24 × 132,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,615.92x = 41,503,599,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,503,599,195.72/227,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,340.49

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