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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,757.34, 436,774.85 and 201,853.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,757.34, 436,774.85 and 201,853.98 is: 278,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,757.34 : 436,774.85 = 201,853.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,757.34/436,774.85 = 201,853.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,757.34x = 436,774.85 × 201,853.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,757.34x = 88,164,741,836.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,164,741,836.40/316,757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,335.28

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