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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,141.96, 314,830.44 and 132,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,141.96, 314,830.44 and 132,681.84 is: 183,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,141.96 : 314,830.44 = 132,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,141.96/314,830.44 = 132,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,141.96x = 314,830.44 × 132,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,141.96x = 41,772,282,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,772,282,067.21/228,141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,097.76

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