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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,271.94, 436,412.24 and 188,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,271.94, 436,412.24 and 188,920.50 is: 260,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,271.94 : 436,412.24 = 188,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,271.94/436,412.24 = 188,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,271.94x = 436,412.24 × 188,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,271.94x = 82,447,217,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,447,217,642.32/316,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,684.58

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