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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,062.84, 436,131 and 187,005.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,062.84, 436,131 and 187,005.27 is: 258,046.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,062.84 : 436,131 = 187,005.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,062.84/436,131 = 187,005.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,062.84x = 436,131 × 187,005.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,062.84x = 81,558,795,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,558,795,410.37/316,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,046.14

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