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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,082.22, 313,373.55 and 131,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,082.22, 313,373.55 and 131,644.24 is: 181,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,082.22 : 313,373.55 = 131,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,082.22/313,373.55 = 131,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,082.22x = 313,373.55 × 131,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,082.22x = 41,253,822,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,253,822,825.85/227,082.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,669.10

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