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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,863.74, 314,478.68 and 137,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,863.74, 314,478.68 and 137,265.45 is: 189,442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,863.74 : 314,478.68 = 137,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,863.74/314,478.68 = 137,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,863.74x = 314,478.68 × 137,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,863.74x = 43,167,057,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167,057,525.61/227,863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,442.42

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