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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,058.34, 436,124.79 and 187,000.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,058.34, 436,124.79 and 187,000.77 is: 258,039.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,058.34 : 436,124.79 = 187,000.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,058.34/436,124.79 = 187,000.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,058.34x = 436,124.79 × 187,000.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,058.34x = 81,555,671,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,555,671,546.09/316,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,039.93

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