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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,481.68, 316,594 and 132,667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,481.68, 316,594 and 132,667.72 is: 183,029.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,481.68 : 316,594 = 132,667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,481.68/316,594 = 132,667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,481.68x = 316,594 × 132,667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,481.68x = 42,001,802,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001,802,562.71/229,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,029.00

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