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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,047.58, 314,733.03 and 132,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,047.58, 314,733.03 and 132,554.28 is: 182,940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,047.58 : 314,733.03 = 132,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,047.58/314,733.03 = 132,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,047.58x = 314,733.03 × 132,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,047.58x = 41,719,210,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719,210,183.87/228,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,940.82

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