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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,160.10, 314,811.68 and 132,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,160.10, 314,811.68 and 132,617.90 is: 182,984.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,160.10 : 314,811.68 = 132,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,160.10/314,811.68 = 132,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,160.10x = 314,811.68 × 132,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,160.10x = 41,749,663,897.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,749,663,897.07/228,160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,984.07

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