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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,335.08, 436,529.40 and 189,080.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,335.08, 436,529.40 and 189,080.84 is: 260,923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,335.08 : 436,529.40 = 189,080.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,335.08/436,529.40 = 189,080.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,335.08x = 436,529.40 × 189,080.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,335.08x = 82,539,345,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,539,345,636.70/316,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,923.78

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