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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,780.66, 437,157.30 and 189,456.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,780.66, 437,157.30 and 189,456.25 is: 261,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,780.66 : 437,157.30 = 189,456.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,780.66/437,157.30 = 189,456.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,780.66x = 437,157.30 × 189,456.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,780.66x = 82,822,182,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,822,182,718.13/316,780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,449.62

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