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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,269.69, 436,409.13 and 188,918.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,269.69, 436,409.13 and 188,918.25 is: 260,681.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,269.69 : 436,409.13 = 188,918.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,269.69/436,409.13 = 188,918.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,269.69x = 436,409.13 × 188,918.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,269.69x = 82,445,649,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,445,649,123.62/316,269.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,681.47

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