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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,262.53, 313,603.85 and 131,775.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,262.53, 313,603.85 and 131,775.37 is: 181,839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,262.53 : 313,603.85 = 131,775.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,262.53/313,603.85 = 131,775.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,262.53x = 313,603.85 × 131,775.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,262.53x = 41,325,264,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,325,264,676.63/227,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,839.33

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