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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,291.28, 436,438.86 and 188,939.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,291.28, 436,438.86 and 188,939.84 is: 260,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,291.28 : 436,438.86 = 188,939.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,291.28/436,438.86 = 188,939.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,291.28x = 436,438.86 × 188,939.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,291.28x = 82,460,688,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,460,688,378.18/316,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,711.23

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