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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,036.16, 313,309.98 and 131,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,036.16, 313,309.98 and 131,598.27 is: 181,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,036.16 : 313,309.98 = 131,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,036.16/313,309.98 = 131,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,036.16x = 313,309.98 × 131,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,036.16x = 41,231,051,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231,051,341.73/227,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,605.66

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