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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,710.76, 436,895.20 and 195,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,710.76, 436,895.20 and 195,813.40 is: 270,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,710.76 : 436,895.20 = 195,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,710.76/436,895.20 = 195,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,710.76x = 436,895.20 × 195,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,710.76x = 85,549,934,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,549,934,555.68/316,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,120.08

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