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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,908.24, 437,320.84 and 189,507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,908.24, 437,320.84 and 189,507.92 is: 261,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,908.24 : 437,320.84 = 189,507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,908.24/437,320.84 = 189,507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,908.24x = 437,320.84 × 189,507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,908.24x = 82,875,762,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,875,762,761.05/316,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,513.44

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