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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,997.43, 315,990.18 and 132,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,997.43, 315,990.18 and 132,200.90 is: 182,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,997.43 : 315,990.18 = 132,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,997.43/315,990.18 = 132,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,997.43x = 315,990.18 × 132,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,997.43x = 41,774,184,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774,184,607.21/228,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,422.07

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