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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,295.26, 315,074.07 and 132,805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,295.26, 315,074.07 and 132,805.98 is: 183,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,295.26 : 315,074.07 = 132,805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,295.26/315,074.07 = 132,805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,295.26x = 315,074.07 × 132,805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,295.26x = 41,843,720,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843,720,638.94/228,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,287.73

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