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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,036.67, 313,310.58 and 131,598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,036.67, 313,310.58 and 131,598.74 is: 181,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,036.67 : 313,310.58 = 131,598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,036.67/313,310.58 = 131,598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,036.67x = 313,310.58 × 131,598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,036.67x = 41,231,275,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231,275,990.12/227,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,606.24

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