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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,152.79, 314,862.66 and 131,371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,152.79, 314,862.66 and 131,371.02 is: 181,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,152.79 : 314,862.66 = 131,371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,152.79/314,862.66 = 131,371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,152.79x = 314,862.66 × 131,371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,152.79x = 41,363,828,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,363,828,804.11/228,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,298.81

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