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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,767.08, 435,703.62 and 188,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,767.08, 435,703.62 and 188,435.08 is: 260,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,767.08 : 435,703.62 = 188,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,767.08/435,703.62 = 188,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,767.08x = 435,703.62 × 188,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,767.08x = 82,101,846,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,101,846,490.99/315,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,007.62

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