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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,080.70, 314,794.08 and 132,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,080.70, 314,794.08 and 132,601.14 is: 183,014.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,080.70 : 314,794.08 = 132,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,080.70/314,794.08 = 132,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,080.70x = 314,794.08 × 132,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,080.70x = 41,742,053,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,742,053,873.25/228,080.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,014.41

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