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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,190.70, 436,523.70 and 209,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,190.70, 436,523.70 and 209,071.44 is: 288,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,190.70 : 436,523.70 = 209,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,190.70/436,523.70 = 209,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,190.70x = 436,523.70 × 209,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,190.70x = 91,264,638,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,264,638,553.13/316,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,637.96

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