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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,576.70, 315,436.74 and 133,148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,576.70, 315,436.74 and 133,148.98 is: 183,746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,576.70 : 315,436.74 = 133,148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,576.70/315,436.74 = 133,148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,576.70x = 315,436.74 × 133,148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,576.70x = 42,000,080,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000,080,185.53/228,576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,746.11

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