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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,145.48, 314,879.61 and 132,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,145.48, 314,879.61 and 132,707.50 is: 183,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,145.48 : 314,879.61 = 132,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,145.48/314,879.61 = 132,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,145.48x = 314,879.61 × 132,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,145.48x = 41,786,885,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,786,885,844.08/228,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,158.95

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