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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,800.57, 437,184.78 and 189,506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,800.57, 437,184.78 and 189,506.25 is: 261,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,800.57 : 437,184.78 = 189,506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,800.57/437,184.78 = 189,506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,800.57x = 437,184.78 × 189,506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,800.57x = 82,849,248,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,849,248,214.88/316,800.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,518.62

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