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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,916.69, 314,474.51 and 131,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,916.69, 314,474.51 and 131,114.61 is: 180,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,916.69 : 314,474.51 = 131,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,916.69/314,474.51 = 131,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,916.69x = 314,474.51 × 131,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,916.69x = 41,232,202,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232,202,733.59/227,916.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,909.10

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