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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,035.68, 313,309.14 and 131,597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,035.68, 313,309.14 and 131,597.68 is: 181,604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,035.68 : 313,309.14 = 131,597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,035.68/313,309.14 = 131,597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,035.68x = 313,309.14 × 131,597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,035.68x = 41,230,755,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,755,946.80/227,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,604.74

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