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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,702.56, 315,610.56 and 133,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,702.56, 315,610.56 and 133,274.72 is: 183,919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,702.56 : 315,610.56 = 133,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,702.56/315,610.56 = 133,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,702.56x = 315,610.56 × 133,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,702.56x = 42,062,909,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,062,909,013.04/228,702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,919.71

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