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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,003.63, 437,509.76 and 196,183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,003.63, 437,509.76 and 196,183.82 is: 270,761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,003.63 : 437,509.76 = 196,183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,003.63/437,509.76 = 196,183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,003.63x = 437,509.76 × 196,183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,003.63x = 85,832,336,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832,336,116.94/317,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,761.37

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