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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,009.74, 314,684.71 and 131,211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,009.74, 314,684.71 and 131,211.59 is: 181,089.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,009.74 : 314,684.71 = 131,211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,009.74/314,684.71 = 131,211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,009.74x = 314,684.71 × 131,211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,009.74x = 41,290,279,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290,279,246.34/228,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,089.98

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