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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,047.32, 436,263.91 and 207,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,047.32, 436,263.91 and 207,158.68 is: 285,956.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,047.32 : 436,263.91 = 207,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,047.32/436,263.91 = 207,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,047.32x = 436,263.91 × 207,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,047.32x = 90,375,852,510.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,375,852,510.13/316,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,956.71

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