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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,173.34, 314,752.74 and 132,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,173.34, 314,752.74 and 132,669.48 is: 183,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,173.34 : 314,752.74 = 132,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,173.34/314,752.74 = 132,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,173.34x = 314,752.74 × 132,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,173.34x = 41,758,082,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,758,082,344.38/228,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,010.35

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