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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,781.80, 437,158.84 and 189,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,781.80, 437,158.84 and 189,457.40 is: 261,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,781.80 : 437,158.84 = 189,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,781.80/437,158.84 = 189,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,781.80x = 437,158.84 × 189,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,781.80x = 82,822,977,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,822,977,213.42/316,781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,451.19

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