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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,276.80, 436,476.96 and 187,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,276.80, 436,476.96 and 187,220.80 is: 258,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,276.80 : 436,476.96 = 187,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,276.80/436,476.96 = 187,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,276.80x = 436,476.96 × 187,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,276.80x = 81,717,565,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,717,565,632.77/316,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,373.57

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