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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,996.04, 437,499.39 and 196,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,996.04, 437,499.39 and 196,176.24 is: 270,750.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,996.04 : 437,499.39 = 196,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,996.04/437,499.39 = 196,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,996.04x = 437,499.39 × 196,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,996.04x = 85,826,985,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,826,985,332.49/316,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,750.97

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