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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,990.19, 437,491.29 and 196,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,990.19, 437,491.29 and 196,170.41 is: 270,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,990.19 : 437,491.29 = 196,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,990.19/437,491.29 = 196,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,990.19x = 437,491.29 × 196,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,990.19x = 85,822,845,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,822,845,730.73/316,990.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,742.91

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