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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,007.28, 437,514.90 and 196,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,007.28, 437,514.90 and 196,187.52 is: 270,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,007.28 : 437,514.90 = 196,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,007.28/437,514.90 = 196,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,007.28x = 437,514.90 × 196,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,007.28x = 85,834,963,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834,963,194.05/317,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,766.54

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