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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,810.68, 314,315.64 and 131,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,810.68, 314,315.64 and 131,009.27 is: 180,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,810.68 : 314,315.64 = 131,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,810.68/314,315.64 = 131,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,810.68x = 314,315.64 × 131,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,810.68x = 41,178,263,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,178,263,626.44/227,810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,756.51

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