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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,350.76, 436,675.14 and 195,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,350.76, 436,675.14 and 195,584.68 is: 269,975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,350.76 : 436,675.14 = 195,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,350.76/436,675.14 = 195,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,350.76x = 436,675.14 × 195,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,350.76x = 85,406,967,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,406,967,520.86/316,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,975.54

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