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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,083.12, 436,063.32 and 207,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,083.12, 436,063.32 and 207,157.68 is: 285,791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,083.12 : 436,063.32 = 207,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,083.12/436,063.32 = 207,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,083.12x = 436,063.32 × 207,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,083.12x = 90,333,865,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,333,865,704.30/316,083.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,791.49

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