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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,046.82, 436,263.22 and 207,158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,046.82, 436,263.22 and 207,158.18 is: 285,956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,046.82 : 436,263.22 = 207,158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,046.82/436,263.22 = 207,158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,046.82x = 436,263.22 × 207,158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,046.82x = 90,375,491,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,375,491,439.03/316,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,956.02

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