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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,165.31, 314,741.73 and 132,661.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,165.31, 314,741.73 and 132,661.45 is: 182,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,165.31 : 314,741.73 = 132,661.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,165.31/314,741.73 = 132,661.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,165.31x = 314,741.73 × 132,661.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,165.31x = 41,754,094,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,754,094,277.31/228,165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,999.31

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