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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,175.91, 313,503.02 and 131,738.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,175.91, 313,503.02 and 131,738.07 is: 181,798.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,175.91 : 313,503.02 = 131,738.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,175.91/313,503.02 = 131,738.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,175.91x = 313,503.02 × 131,738.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,175.91x = 41,300,282,793.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,300,282,793.97/227,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,798.69

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