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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,876.40, 475,314.60 and 190,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,876.40, 475,314.60 and 190,905.20 is: 286,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,876.40 : 475,314.60 = 190,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,876.40/475,314.60 = 190,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,876.40x = 475,314.60 × 190,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,876.40x = 90,740,028,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,740,028,775.92/316,876.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,357.80

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