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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,856.36, 314,432.22 and 131,052.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,856.36, 314,432.22 and 131,052.90 is: 180,847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,856.36 : 314,432.22 = 131,052.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,856.36/314,432.22 = 131,052.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,856.36x = 314,432.22 × 131,052.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,856.36x = 41,207,254,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207,254,284.44/227,856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,847.51

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