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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,217.76, 439,233.54 and 189,246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,217.76, 439,233.54 and 189,246.92 is: 261,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,217.76 : 439,233.54 = 189,246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,217.76/439,233.54 = 189,246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,217.76x = 439,233.54 × 189,246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,217.76x = 83,123,594,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123,594,605.70/318,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,216.08

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