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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,344.88, 315,038.44 and 132,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,344.88, 315,038.44 and 132,772.96 is: 183,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,344.88 : 315,038.44 = 132,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,344.88/315,038.44 = 132,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,344.88x = 315,038.44 × 132,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,344.88x = 41,828,586,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,828,586,192.58/228,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,181.63

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