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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,547.99, 315,434.69 and 133,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,547.99, 315,434.69 and 133,111.36 is: 183,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,547.99 : 315,434.69 = 133,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,547.99/315,434.69 = 133,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,547.99x = 315,434.69 × 133,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,547.99x = 41,987,940,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,987,940,577.08/228,547.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,716.08

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