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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,265.96, 313,443 and 199,983.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,265.96, 313,443 and 199,983.14 is: 275,814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,265.96 : 313,443 = 199,983.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,265.96/313,443 = 199,983.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,265.96x = 313,443 × 199,983.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,265.96x = 62,683,315,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683,315,351.02/227,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,814.80

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