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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,063.47, 314,777.54 and 132,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,063.47, 314,777.54 and 132,625.22 is: 183,051.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,063.47 : 314,777.54 = 132,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,063.47/314,777.54 = 132,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,063.47x = 314,777.54 × 132,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,063.47x = 41,747,439,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,747,439,251.23/228,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,051.85

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