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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,062.34, 436,130.31 and 187,004.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,062.34, 436,130.31 and 187,004.77 is: 258,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,062.34 : 436,130.31 = 187,004.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,062.34/436,130.31 = 187,004.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,062.34x = 436,130.31 × 187,004.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,062.34x = 81,558,448,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,558,448,311.58/316,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,045.45

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