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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,059.84, 436,126.86 and 187,002.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,059.84, 436,126.86 and 187,002.27 is: 258,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,059.84 : 436,126.86 = 187,002.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,059.84/436,126.86 = 187,002.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,059.84x = 436,126.86 × 187,002.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,059.84x = 81,556,712,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,556,712,827.97/316,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,042.00

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