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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,997.19, 437,500.95 and 196,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,997.19, 437,500.95 and 196,177.41 is: 270,752.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,997.19 : 437,500.95 = 196,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,997.19/437,500.95 = 196,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,997.19x = 437,500.95 × 196,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,997.19x = 85,827,803,243.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,827,803,243.54/316,997.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,752.57

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