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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,989.19, 437,489.91 and 196,169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,989.19, 437,489.91 and 196,169.41 is: 270,741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,989.19 : 437,489.91 = 196,169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,989.19/437,489.91 = 196,169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,989.19x = 437,489.91 × 196,169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,989.19x = 85,822,137,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,822,137,525.65/316,989.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,741.53

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