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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,797.57, 437,180.64 and 189,503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,797.57, 437,180.64 and 189,503.24 is: 261,514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,797.57 : 437,180.64 = 189,503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,797.57/437,180.64 = 189,503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,797.57x = 437,180.64 × 189,503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,797.57x = 82,847,145,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,847,145,559.37/316,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,514.46

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