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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,541.74, 436,833.12 and 195,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,541.74, 436,833.12 and 195,680.02 is: 270,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,541.74 : 436,833.12 = 195,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,541.74/436,833.12 = 195,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,541.74x = 436,833.12 × 195,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,541.74x = 85,479,513,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,479,513,658.26/316,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,041.84

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