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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,268.85, 473,235.12 and 189,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,268.85, 473,235.12 and 189,985.80 is: 284,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,268.85 : 473,235.12 = 189,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,268.85/473,235.12 = 189,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,268.85x = 473,235.12 × 189,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,268.85x = 89,907,952,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,907,952,861.30/316,268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,276.98

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