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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,514.17, 313,984.23 and 130,749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,514.17, 313,984.23 and 130,749.14 is: 180,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,514.17 : 313,984.23 = 130,749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,514.17/313,984.23 = 130,749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,514.17x = 313,984.23 × 130,749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,514.17x = 41,053,168,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,053,168,046.06/227,514.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,442.25

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