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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,059.40, 314,771.94 and 132,621.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,059.40, 314,771.94 and 132,621.15 is: 183,046.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,059.40 : 314,771.94 = 132,621.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,059.40/314,771.94 = 132,621.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,059.40x = 314,771.94 × 132,621.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,059.40x = 41,745,416,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,745,416,670.53/228,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,046.24

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