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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,776.27, 437,151.27 and 189,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,776.27, 437,151.27 and 189,451.89 is: 261,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,776.27 : 437,151.27 = 189,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,776.27/437,151.27 = 189,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,776.27x = 437,151.27 × 189,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,776.27x = 82,819,134,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,819,134,317.40/316,776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,443.62

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