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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,033.86, 313,306.71 and 131,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,033.86, 313,306.71 and 131,595.92 is: 181,602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,033.86 : 313,306.71 = 131,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,033.86/313,306.71 = 131,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,033.86x = 313,306.71 × 131,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,033.86x = 41,229,882,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229,882,684.61/227,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,602.35

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