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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,973.94, 314,583.45 and 131,152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,973.94, 314,583.45 and 131,152.01 is: 180,977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,973.94 : 314,583.45 = 131,152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,973.94/314,583.45 = 131,152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,973.94x = 314,583.45 × 131,152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,973.94x = 41,258,251,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258,251,485.03/227,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,977.93

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