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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,046.51, 436,262.78 and 207,157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,046.51, 436,262.78 and 207,157.86 is: 285,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,046.51 : 436,262.78 = 207,157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,046.51/436,262.78 = 207,157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,046.51x = 436,262.78 × 207,157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,046.51x = 90,375,264,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,375,264,420.35/316,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,955.58

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