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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,061.89, 314,775.37 and 132,623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,061.89, 314,775.37 and 132,623.64 is: 183,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,061.89 : 314,775.37 = 132,623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,061.89/314,775.37 = 132,623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,061.89x = 314,775.37 × 132,623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,061.89x = 41,746,655,351.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746,655,351.75/228,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,049.68

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