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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,623.69, 314,057.77 and 130,822.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,623.69, 314,057.77 and 130,822.50 is: 180,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,623.69 : 314,057.77 = 130,822.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,623.69/314,057.77 = 130,822.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,623.69x = 314,057.77 × 130,822.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,623.69x = 41,085,822,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,085,822,615.83/227,623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,498.89

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