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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,264.96, 313,441.62 and 199,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,264.96, 313,441.62 and 199,982.14 is: 275,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,264.96 : 313,441.62 = 199,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,264.96/313,441.62 = 199,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,264.96x = 313,441.62 × 199,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,264.96x = 62,682,725,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682,725,932.67/227,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,813.42

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