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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,567.50, 315,405.98 and 131,702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,567.50, 315,405.98 and 131,702.54 is: 181,739.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,567.50 : 315,405.98 = 131,702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,567.50/315,405.98 = 131,702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,567.50x = 315,405.98 × 131,702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,567.50x = 41,539,768,697.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539,768,697.19/228,567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,739.61

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