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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,035.17, 313,308.51 and 131,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,035.17, 313,308.51 and 131,597.24 is: 181,604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,035.17 : 313,308.51 = 131,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,035.17/313,308.51 = 131,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,035.17x = 313,308.51 × 131,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,035.17x = 41,230,533,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,533,617.97/227,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,604.17

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