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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,988.11, 437,488.45 and 196,168.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,988.11, 437,488.45 and 196,168.31 is: 270,740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,988.11 : 437,488.45 = 196,168.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,988.11/437,488.45 = 196,168.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,988.11x = 437,488.45 × 196,168.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,988.11x = 85,821,368,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,821,368,843.74/316,988.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,740.02

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