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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,251.70, 436,468.44 and 195,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,251.70, 436,468.44 and 195,451.54 is: 269,748.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,251.70 : 436,468.44 = 195,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,251.70/436,468.44 = 195,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,251.70x = 436,468.44 × 195,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,251.70x = 85,308,428,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,308,428,759.40/316,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,748.52

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