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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,713.51, 436,899.02 and 195,816.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,713.51, 436,899.02 and 195,816.15 is: 270,123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,713.51 : 436,899.02 = 195,816.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,713.51/436,899.02 = 195,816.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,713.51x = 436,899.02 × 195,816.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,713.51x = 85,551,883,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,551,883,056.09/316,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,123.88

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