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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,874.49, 437,344.20 and 202,188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,874.49, 437,344.20 and 202,188.75 is: 279,057.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,874.49 : 437,344.20 = 202,188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,874.49/437,344.20 = 202,188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,874.49x = 437,344.20 × 202,188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,874.49x = 88,426,077,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,426,077,117.75/316,874.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,057.10

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