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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,775.91, 436,800.36 and 201,872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,775.91, 436,800.36 and 201,872.43 is: 278,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,775.91 : 436,800.36 = 201,872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,775.91/436,800.36 = 201,872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,775.91x = 436,800.36 × 201,872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,775.91x = 88,177,950,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,177,950,098.07/316,775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,360.66

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