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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,174.68, 436,337.03 and 187,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,174.68, 436,337.03 and 187,187.18 is: 258,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,174.68 : 436,337.03 = 187,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,174.68/436,337.03 = 187,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,174.68x = 436,337.03 × 187,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,174.68x = 81,676,695,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,676,695,057.65/316,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,327.75

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