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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,024.24, 436,120.32 and 188,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,024.24, 436,120.32 and 188,676.08 is: 260,377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,024.24 : 436,120.32 = 188,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,024.24/436,120.32 = 188,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,024.24x = 436,120.32 × 188,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,024.24x = 82,285,472,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,285,472,385.95/316,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,377.09

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