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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,962, 314,579.04 and 131,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,962, 314,579.04 and 131,180.80 is: 181,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,962 : 314,579.04 = 131,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,962/314,579.04 = 131,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,962x = 314,579.04 × 131,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,962x = 41,266,730,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,266,730,130.43/227,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,024.60

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