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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,779.30, 437,155.41 and 189,454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,779.30, 437,155.41 and 189,454.89 is: 261,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,779.30 : 437,155.41 = 189,454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,779.30/437,155.41 = 189,454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,779.30x = 437,155.41 × 189,454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,779.30x = 82,821,230,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,821,230,114.45/316,779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,447.73

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