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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,061.14, 314,774.33 and 132,622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,061.14, 314,774.33 and 132,622.89 is: 183,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,061.14 : 314,774.33 = 132,622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,061.14/314,774.33 = 132,622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,061.14x = 314,774.33 × 132,622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,061.14x = 41,746,281,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746,281,342.41/228,061.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,048.64

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