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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,341.84, 436,581.42 and 189,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,341.84, 436,581.42 and 189,014.70 is: 260,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,341.84 : 436,581.42 = 189,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,341.84/436,581.42 = 189,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,341.84x = 436,581.42 × 189,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,341.84x = 82,520,306,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,520,306,126.87/316,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,858.02

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