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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,151.04, 314,860.25 and 131,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,151.04, 314,860.25 and 131,369.27 is: 181,296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,151.04 : 314,860.25 = 131,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,151.04/314,860.25 = 131,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,151.04x = 314,860.25 × 131,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,151.04x = 41,362,960,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,362,960,537.67/228,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,296.39

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