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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,242.08, 313,595.12 and 131,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,242.08, 313,595.12 and 131,805.28 is: 181,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,242.08 : 313,595.12 = 131,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,242.08/313,595.12 = 131,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,242.08x = 313,595.12 × 131,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,242.08x = 41,333,492,598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,333,492,598.23/227,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,891.90

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