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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,182.66, 313,512.33 and 131,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,182.66, 313,512.33 and 131,744.82 is: 181,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,182.66 : 313,512.33 = 131,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,182.66/313,512.33 = 131,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,182.66x = 313,512.33 × 131,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,182.66x = 41,303,625,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303,625,483.63/227,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,808.00

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