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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,063.13, 316,135.17 and 132,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,063.13, 316,135.17 and 132,266.74 is: 182,544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,063.13 : 316,135.17 = 132,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,063.13/316,135.17 = 132,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,063.13x = 316,135.17 × 132,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,063.13x = 41,814,168,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,814,168,335.25/229,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,544.30

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