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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,272.94, 436,413.61 and 188,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,272.94, 436,413.61 and 188,921.50 is: 260,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,272.94 : 436,413.61 = 188,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,272.94/436,413.61 = 188,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,272.94x = 436,413.61 × 188,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,272.94x = 82,447,913,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,447,913,821.62/316,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,685.96

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