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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,673.99, 314,212.41 and 132,174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,673.99, 314,212.41 and 132,174.99 is: 182,414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,673.99 : 314,212.41 = 132,174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,673.99/314,212.41 = 132,174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,673.99x = 314,212.41 × 132,174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,673.99x = 41,531,022,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,531,022,149.63/227,673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,414.43

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