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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,158.90, 513,663.12 and 227,013.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,158.90, 513,663.12 and 227,013.87 is: 313,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,158.90 : 513,663.12 = 227,013.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,158.90/513,663.12 = 227,013.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,158.90x = 513,663.12 × 227,013.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,158.90x = 116,608,650,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,608,650,339.68/372,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,330.27

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