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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,110.31, 314,665.97 and 132,606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,110.31, 314,665.97 and 132,606.45 is: 182,923.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,110.31 : 314,665.97 = 132,606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,110.31/314,665.97 = 132,606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,110.31x = 314,665.97 × 132,606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,110.31x = 41,726,736,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726,736,554.47/228,110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,923.50

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