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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,604.52, 314,047.36 and 130,789.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,604.52, 314,047.36 and 130,789.68 is: 180,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,604.52 : 314,047.36 = 130,789.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,604.52/314,047.36 = 130,789.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,604.52x = 314,047.36 × 130,789.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,604.52x = 41,074,153,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,074,153,719.24/227,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,462.82

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