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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,823.70, 314,333.58 and 131,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,823.70, 314,333.58 and 131,022.28 is: 180,774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,823.70 : 314,333.58 = 131,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,823.70/314,333.58 = 131,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,823.70x = 314,333.58 × 131,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,823.70x = 41,184,702,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,702,332.16/227,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,774.44

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