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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,278.88, 314,948.16 and 132,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,278.88, 314,948.16 and 132,707.52 is: 183,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,278.88 : 314,948.16 = 132,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,278.88/314,948.16 = 132,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,278.88x = 314,948.16 × 132,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,278.88x = 41,795,989,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795,989,242.16/228,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,091.79

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