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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,992.79, 437,494.91 and 196,172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,992.79, 437,494.91 and 196,172.99 is: 270,746.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,992.79 : 437,494.91 = 196,172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,992.79/437,494.91 = 196,172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,992.79x = 437,494.91 × 196,172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,992.79x = 85,824,681,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,824,681,436.14/316,992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,746.48

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