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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,133.58, 473,868.23 and 196,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,133.58, 473,868.23 and 196,190.30 is: 294,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,133.58 : 473,868.23 = 196,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,133.58/473,868.23 = 196,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,133.58x = 473,868.23 × 196,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,133.58x = 92,968,350,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,968,350,407.89/316,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,079.32

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