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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,827.70, 314,339.10 and 131,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,827.70, 314,339.10 and 131,026.28 is: 180,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,827.70 : 314,339.10 = 131,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,827.70/314,339.10 = 131,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,827.70x = 314,339.10 × 131,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,827.70x = 41,186,682,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,186,682,931.55/227,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,779.96

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