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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,035.97, 313,309.73 and 131,597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,035.97, 313,309.73 and 131,597.99 is: 181,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,035.97 : 313,309.73 = 131,597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,035.97/313,309.73 = 131,597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,035.97x = 313,309.73 × 131,597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,035.97x = 41,230,930,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,230,930,715.44/227,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,605.28

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