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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,781.66, 437,158.68 and 189,457.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,781.66, 437,158.68 and 189,457.25 is: 261,451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,781.66 : 437,158.68 = 189,457.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,781.66/437,158.68 = 189,457.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,781.66x = 437,158.68 × 189,457.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,781.66x = 82,822,881,326.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,822,881,326.43/316,781.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,451.00

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