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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,264.53, 313,606.61 and 131,777.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,264.53, 313,606.61 and 131,777.37 is: 181,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,264.53 : 313,606.61 = 131,777.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,264.53/313,606.61 = 131,777.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,264.53x = 313,606.61 × 131,777.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,264.53x = 41,326,254,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,326,254,280.42/227,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,842.08

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