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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,008.63, 437,516.66 and 196,188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,008.63, 437,516.66 and 196,188.82 is: 270,768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,008.63 : 437,516.66 = 196,188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,008.63/437,516.66 = 196,188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,008.63x = 437,516.66 × 196,188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,008.63x = 85,835,877,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,835,877,255.74/317,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,768.27

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