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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,660.71, 315,587.76 and 130,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,660.71, 315,587.76 and 130,544.20 is: 180,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,660.71 : 315,587.76 = 130,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,660.71/315,587.76 = 130,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,660.71x = 315,587.76 × 130,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,660.71x = 41,198,150,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,198,150,081.05/228,660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,171.53

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