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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,010.42, 314,673.79 and 132,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,010.42, 314,673.79 and 132,510.96 is: 182,876.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,010.42 : 314,673.79 = 132,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,010.42/314,673.79 = 132,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,010.42x = 314,673.79 × 132,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,010.42x = 41,697,727,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697,727,003.85/228,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,876.41

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