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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,492.69, 316,684.59 and 132,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,492.69, 316,684.59 and 132,689.24 is: 183,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,492.69 : 316,684.59 = 132,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,492.69/316,684.59 = 132,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,492.69x = 316,684.59 × 132,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,492.69x = 42,020,636,673.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020,636,673.37/229,492.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,102.29

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