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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,286.28, 436,431.96 and 188,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,286.28, 436,431.96 and 188,934.84 is: 260,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,286.28 : 436,431.96 = 188,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,286.28/436,431.96 = 188,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,286.28x = 436,431.96 × 188,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,286.28x = 82,457,202,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,457,202,533.49/316,286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,704.33

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