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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,313.88, 314,996.46 and 132,742.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,313.88, 314,996.46 and 132,742.52 is: 183,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,313.88 : 314,996.46 = 132,742.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,313.88/314,996.46 = 132,742.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,313.88x = 314,996.46 × 132,742.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,313.88x = 41,813,423,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,813,423,891.48/228,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,140.09

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