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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,704, 437,038.72 and 189,449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,704, 437,038.72 and 189,449.92 is: 261,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,704 : 437,038.72 = 189,449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,704/437,038.72 = 189,449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,704x = 437,038.72 × 189,449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,704x = 82,796,950,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,796,950,540.90/316,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,433.23

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