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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,401.76, 436,745.52 and 195,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,401.76, 436,745.52 and 195,635.68 is: 270,045.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,401.76 : 436,745.52 = 195,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,401.76/436,745.52 = 195,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,401.76x = 436,745.52 × 195,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,401.76x = 85,443,006,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,443,006,792.15/316,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,045.93

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