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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,274.05, 314,941.69 and 131,475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,274.05, 314,941.69 and 131,475.97 is: 181,392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,274.05 : 314,941.69 = 131,475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,274.05/314,941.69 = 131,475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,274.05x = 314,941.69 × 131,475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,274.05x = 41,407,263,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407,263,398.84/228,274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,392.78

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