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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,720.26, 436,908.33 and 195,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,720.26, 436,908.33 and 195,822.90 is: 270,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,720.26 : 436,908.33 = 195,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,720.26/436,908.33 = 195,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,720.26x = 436,908.33 × 195,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,720.26x = 85,556,656,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,556,656,214.76/316,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,133.20

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