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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,744.66, 314,371.50 and 137,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,744.66, 314,371.50 and 137,104.84 is: 189,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,744.66 : 314,371.50 = 137,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,744.66/314,371.50 = 137,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,744.66x = 314,371.50 × 137,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,744.66x = 43,101,854,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,101,854,208.06/227,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,255.17

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