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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,660.52, 313,879.44 and 186,673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,660.52, 313,879.44 and 186,673.62 is: 257,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,660.52 : 313,879.44 = 186,673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,660.52/313,879.44 = 186,673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,660.52x = 313,879.44 × 186,673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,660.52x = 58,593,011,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,593,011,308.37/227,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,370.10

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