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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,611.58, 314,127.02 and 195,452.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,611.58, 314,127.02 and 195,452.65 is: 269,744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,611.58 : 314,127.02 = 195,452.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,611.58/314,127.02 = 195,452.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,611.58x = 314,127.02 × 195,452.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,611.58x = 61,396,957,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,396,957,221.65/227,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,744.44

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