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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,748.26, 436,946.88 and 195,850.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,748.26, 436,946.88 and 195,850.90 is: 270,171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,748.26 : 436,946.88 = 195,850.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,748.26/436,946.88 = 195,850.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,748.26x = 436,946.88 × 195,850.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,748.26x = 85,576,439,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,576,439,700.19/316,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,171.78

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