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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,822.68, 436,936.14 and 195,944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,822.68, 436,936.14 and 195,944.76 is: 270,231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,822.68 : 436,936.14 = 195,944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,822.68/436,936.14 = 195,944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,822.68x = 436,936.14 × 195,944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,822.68x = 85,615,347,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,615,347,087.63/316,822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,231.12

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