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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,046.28, 313,323.96 and 131,608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,046.28, 313,323.96 and 131,608.36 is: 181,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,046.28 : 313,323.96 = 131,608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,046.28/313,323.96 = 131,608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,046.28x = 313,323.96 × 131,608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,046.28x = 41,236,052,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236,052,524.31/227,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,619.59

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