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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,744.26, 436,941.36 and 195,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,744.26, 436,941.36 and 195,846.90 is: 270,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,744.26 : 436,941.36 = 195,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,744.26/436,941.36 = 195,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,744.26x = 436,941.36 × 195,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,744.26x = 85,573,610,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,573,610,837.78/316,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,166.26

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