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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,688.20, 437,032.80 and 189,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,688.20, 437,032.80 and 189,363.80 is: 261,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,688.20 : 437,032.80 = 189,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,688.20/437,032.80 = 189,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,688.20x = 437,032.80 × 189,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,688.20x = 82,758,190,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758,190,366.91/316,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,323.88

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