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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,043.94, 436,286.94 and 186,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,043.94, 436,286.94 and 186,941.70 is: 258,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,043.94 : 436,286.94 = 186,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,043.94/436,286.94 = 186,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,043.94x = 436,286.94 × 186,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,043.94x = 81,560,222,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,560,222,251.40/316,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,066.08

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