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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,022.22, 436,102.29 and 186,967.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,022.22, 436,102.29 and 186,967.35 is: 258,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,022.22 : 436,102.29 = 186,967.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,022.22/436,102.29 = 186,967.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,022.22x = 436,102.29 × 186,967.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,022.22x = 81,536,889,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,536,889,490.23/316,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,009.99

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