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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,341.38, 315,174.49 and 132,866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,341.38, 315,174.49 and 132,866.58 is: 183,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,341.38 : 315,174.49 = 132,866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,341.38/315,174.49 = 132,866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,341.38x = 315,174.49 × 132,866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,341.38x = 41,876,156,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876,156,589.54/228,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,392.76

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