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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,781.17, 437,157.99 and 189,456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,781.17, 437,157.99 and 189,456.75 is: 261,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,781.17 : 437,157.99 = 189,456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,781.17/437,157.99 = 189,456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,781.17x = 437,157.99 × 189,456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,781.17x = 82,822,532,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,822,532,021.93/316,781.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,450.30

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