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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,595.57, 314,229.83 and 203,681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,595.57, 314,229.83 and 203,681.13 is: 281,212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,595.57 : 314,229.83 = 203,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,595.57/314,229.83 = 203,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,595.57x = 314,229.83 × 203,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,595.57x = 64,002,685,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,002,685,835.70/227,595.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,212.35

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