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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,871.65, 314,551.47 and 203,956.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,871.65, 314,551.47 and 203,956.81 is: 281,539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,871.65 : 314,551.47 = 203,956.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,871.65/314,551.47 = 203,956.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,871.65x = 314,551.47 × 203,956.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,871.65x = 64,154,913,615.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,154,913,615.63/227,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,539.69

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