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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,977.40, 315,997.04 and 133,468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,977.40, 315,997.04 and 133,468.68 is: 184,191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,977.40 : 315,997.04 = 133,468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,977.40/315,997.04 = 133,468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,977.40x = 315,997.04 × 133,468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,977.40x = 42,175,707,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,175,707,812.71/228,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,191.57

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