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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,747.94, 436,761.90 and 201,844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,747.94, 436,761.90 and 201,844.58 is: 278,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,747.94 : 436,761.90 = 201,844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,747.94/436,761.90 = 201,844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,747.94x = 436,761.90 × 201,844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,747.94x = 88,158,021,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,158,021,817.24/316,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,322.32

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