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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,884.46, 314,416.58 and 131,083.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,884.46, 314,416.58 and 131,083.25 is: 180,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,884.46 : 314,416.58 = 131,083.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,884.46/314,416.58 = 131,083.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,884.46x = 314,416.58 × 131,083.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,884.46x = 41,214,747,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214,747,290.91/227,884.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,858.08

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