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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,515.17, 313,985.61 and 130,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,515.17, 313,985.61 and 130,750.14 is: 180,443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,515.17 : 313,985.61 = 130,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,515.17/313,985.61 = 130,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,515.17x = 313,985.61 × 130,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,515.17x = 41,053,662,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,053,662,465.49/227,515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,443.63

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