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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,799.07, 437,182.71 and 189,504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,799.07, 437,182.71 and 189,504.74 is: 261,516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,799.07 : 437,182.71 = 189,504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,799.07/437,182.71 = 189,504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,799.07x = 437,182.71 × 189,504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,799.07x = 82,848,193,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,848,193,605.13/316,799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,516.53

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