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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,080.72, 314,723.40 and 132,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,080.72, 314,723.40 and 132,608.72 is: 182,983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,080.72 : 314,723.40 = 132,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,080.72/314,723.40 = 132,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,080.72x = 314,723.40 × 132,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,080.72x = 41,735,067,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,735,067,228.05/228,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,983.76

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