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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,004.63, 437,511.14 and 196,184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,004.63, 437,511.14 and 196,184.82 is: 270,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,004.63 : 437,511.14 = 196,184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,004.63/437,511.14 = 196,184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,004.63x = 437,511.14 × 196,184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,004.63x = 85,833,044,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,833,044,248.89/317,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,762.75

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