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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,873.40, 475,310.10 and 190,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,873.40, 475,310.10 and 190,902.20 is: 286,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,873.40 : 475,310.10 = 190,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,873.40/475,310.10 = 190,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,873.40x = 475,310.10 × 190,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,873.40x = 90,737,743,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,737,743,772.22/316,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,353.30

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