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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,046.07, 314,730.95 and 132,552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,046.07, 314,730.95 and 132,552.78 is: 182,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,046.07 : 314,730.95 = 132,552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,046.07/314,730.95 = 132,552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,046.07x = 314,730.95 × 132,552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,046.07x = 41,718,461,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,461,711.78/228,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,938.75

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