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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,884.71, 314,416.92 and 131,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,884.71, 314,416.92 and 131,083.50 is: 180,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,884.71 : 314,416.92 = 131,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,884.71/314,416.92 = 131,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,884.71x = 314,416.92 × 131,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,884.71x = 41,214,870,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,214,870,332.82/227,884.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,858.43

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