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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,407.41, 315,174.34 and 131,642.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,407.41, 315,174.34 and 131,642.57 is: 181,650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,407.41 : 315,174.34 = 131,642.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,407.41/315,174.34 = 131,642.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,407.41x = 315,174.34 × 131,642.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,407.41x = 41,490,360,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,490,360,115.65/228,407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,650.67

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