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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,757.69, 314,281.76 and 132,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,757.69, 314,281.76 and 132,245.73 is: 182,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,757.69 : 314,281.76 = 132,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,757.69/314,281.76 = 132,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,757.69x = 314,281.76 × 132,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,757.69x = 41,562,420,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562,420,115.66/227,757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,485.25

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