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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,814.48, 315,751.08 and 133,336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,814.48, 315,751.08 and 133,336.72 is: 183,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,814.48 : 315,751.08 = 133,336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,814.48/315,751.08 = 133,336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,814.48x = 315,751.08 × 133,336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,814.48x = 42,101,213,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,213,343.66/228,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,997.16

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