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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,003.02, 437,450.42 and 189,748.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,003.02, 437,450.42 and 189,748.78 is: 261,845.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,003.02 : 437,450.42 = 189,748.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,003.02/437,450.42 = 189,748.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,003.02x = 437,450.42 × 189,748.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,003.02x = 83,005,682,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,005,682,886.23/317,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,845.09

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