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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,246.71, 314,953.11 and 131,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,246.71, 314,953.11 and 131,482.08 is: 181,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,246.71 : 314,953.11 = 131,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,246.71/314,953.11 = 131,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,246.71x = 314,953.11 × 131,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,246.71x = 41,410,690,005.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,690,005.27/228,246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,429.52

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