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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,509.27, 315,346.05 and 131,659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,509.27, 315,346.05 and 131,659.70 is: 181,692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,509.27 : 315,346.05 = 131,659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,509.27/315,346.05 = 131,659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,509.27x = 315,346.05 × 131,659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,509.27x = 41,518,364,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,518,364,762.45/228,509.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,692.26

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