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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,288.44, 436,658.49 and 209,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,288.44, 436,658.49 and 209,169.18 is: 288,772.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,288.44 : 436,658.49 = 209,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,288.44/436,658.49 = 209,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,288.44x = 436,658.49 × 209,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,288.44x = 91,335,498,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,335,498,293.34/316,288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,772.80

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