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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,301.92, 313,607.04 and 131,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,301.92, 313,607.04 and 131,789.44 is: 181,829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,301.92 : 313,607.04 = 131,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,301.92/313,607.04 = 131,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,301.92x = 313,607.04 × 131,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,301.92x = 41,330,096,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,330,096,181.66/227,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,829.07

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