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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,907.38, 314,307.87 and 189,793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,907.38, 314,307.87 and 189,793.13 is: 261,744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,907.38 : 314,307.87 = 189,793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,907.38/314,307.87 = 189,793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,907.38x = 314,307.87 × 189,793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,907.38x = 59,653,474,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,653,474,430.93/227,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,744.37

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