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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,268.19, 436,407.08 and 188,916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,268.19, 436,407.08 and 188,916.75 is: 260,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,268.19 : 436,407.08 = 188,916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,268.19/436,407.08 = 188,916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,268.19x = 436,407.08 × 188,916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,268.19x = 82,444,606,286.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,444,606,286.01/316,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,679.41

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