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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,277.19, 436,419.45 and 188,925.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,277.19, 436,419.45 and 188,925.75 is: 260,691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,277.19 : 436,419.45 = 188,925.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,277.19/436,419.45 = 188,925.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,277.19x = 436,419.45 × 188,925.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,277.19x = 82,450,871,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,450,871,905.84/316,277.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,691.81

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