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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,026.72, 313,296.96 and 131,588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,026.72, 313,296.96 and 131,588.74 is: 181,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,026.72 : 313,296.96 = 131,588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,026.72/313,296.96 = 131,588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,026.72x = 313,296.96 × 131,588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,026.72x = 41,226,352,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,352,212.23/227,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,592.51

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