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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,030.16, 436,132.68 and 208,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,030.16, 436,132.68 and 208,694.48 is: 288,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,030.16 : 436,132.68 = 208,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,030.16/436,132.68 = 208,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,030.16x = 436,132.68 × 208,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,030.16x = 91,018,482,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,018,482,863.61/316,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,005.69

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