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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,566.17, 314,030.67 and 130,701.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,566.17, 314,030.67 and 130,701.89 is: 180,362.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,566.17 : 314,030.67 = 130,701.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,566.17/314,030.67 = 130,701.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,566.17x = 314,030.67 × 130,701.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,566.17x = 41,044,400,516.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,400,516.81/227,566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,362.49

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