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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,513.17, 313,982.85 and 130,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,513.17, 313,982.85 and 130,748.14 is: 180,440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,513.17 : 313,982.85 = 130,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,513.17/313,982.85 = 130,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,513.17x = 313,982.85 × 130,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,513.17x = 41,052,673,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,052,673,629.40/227,513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,440.87

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