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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,748.94, 436,763.28 and 201,845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,748.94, 436,763.28 and 201,845.58 is: 278,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,748.94 : 436,763.28 = 201,845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,748.94/436,763.28 = 201,845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,748.94x = 436,763.28 × 201,845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,748.94x = 88,158,737,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,158,737,574.30/316,748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,323.70

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