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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,987.71, 437,487.83 and 196,167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,987.71, 437,487.83 and 196,167.90 is: 270,739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,987.71 : 437,487.83 = 196,167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,987.71/437,487.83 = 196,167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,987.71x = 437,487.83 × 196,167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,987.71x = 85,821,068,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,821,068,886.66/316,987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,739.42

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