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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,287.78, 436,434.03 and 188,936.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,287.78, 436,434.03 and 188,936.34 is: 260,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,287.78 : 436,434.03 = 188,936.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,287.78/436,434.03 = 188,936.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,287.78x = 436,434.03 × 188,936.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,287.78x = 82,458,248,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,458,248,279.65/316,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,706.40

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