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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,338.92, 313,744.82 and 131,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,338.92, 313,744.82 and 131,844.76 is: 181,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,338.92 : 313,744.82 = 131,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,338.92/313,744.82 = 131,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,338.92x = 313,744.82 × 131,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,338.92x = 41,365,610,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,365,610,494.14/227,338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,955.69

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