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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,033.97, 313,306.97 and 131,595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,033.97, 313,306.97 and 131,595.99 is: 181,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,033.97 : 313,306.97 = 131,595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,033.97/313,306.97 = 131,595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,033.97x = 313,306.97 × 131,595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,033.97x = 41,229,940,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229,940,233.07/227,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,602.52

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