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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,181.12, 313,325.90 and 199,898.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,181.12, 313,325.90 and 199,898.29 is: 275,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,181.12 : 313,325.90 = 199,898.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,181.12/313,325.90 = 199,898.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,181.12x = 313,325.90 × 199,898.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,181.12x = 62,633,311,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,633,311,764.50/227,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,697.70

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