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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,060.89, 314,773.99 and 132,622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,060.89, 314,773.99 and 132,622.64 is: 183,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,060.89 : 314,773.99 = 132,622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,060.89/314,773.99 = 132,622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,060.89x = 314,773.99 × 132,622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,060.89x = 41,746,157,557.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746,157,557.13/228,060.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,048.30

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