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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,601.82, 314,238.45 and 203,687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,601.82, 314,238.45 and 203,687.38 is: 281,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,601.82 : 314,238.45 = 203,687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,601.82/314,238.45 = 203,687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,601.82x = 314,238.45 × 203,687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,601.82x = 64,006,406,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,006,406,575.76/227,601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,220.98

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