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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,006.88, 437,514.24 and 196,187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,006.88, 437,514.24 and 196,187.07 is: 270,765.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,006.88 : 437,514.24 = 196,187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,006.88/437,514.24 = 196,187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,006.88x = 437,514.24 × 196,187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,006.88x = 85,834,636,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834,636,828.88/317,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,765.85

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