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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,010.51, 314,673.92 and 132,511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,010.51, 314,673.92 and 132,511.06 is: 182,876.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,010.51 : 314,673.92 = 132,511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,010.51/314,673.92 = 132,511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,010.51x = 314,673.92 × 132,511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,010.51x = 41,697,773,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697,773,648.13/228,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,876.54

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