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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,080.08, 314,741.32 and 132,579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,080.08, 314,741.32 and 132,579.26 is: 182,954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,080.08 : 314,741.32 = 132,579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,080.08/314,741.32 = 132,579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,080.08x = 314,741.32 × 132,579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,080.08x = 41,728,171,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,728,171,297.02/228,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,954.04

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