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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,522.68, 436,731.47 and 187,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,522.68, 436,731.47 and 187,397.04 is: 258,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,522.68 : 436,731.47 = 187,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,522.68/436,731.47 = 187,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,522.68x = 436,731.47 × 187,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,522.68x = 81,842,181,632.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,842,181,632.21/316,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,566.56

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