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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,013.64, 437,523.57 and 196,193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,013.64, 437,523.57 and 196,193.83 is: 270,775.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,013.64 : 437,523.57 = 196,193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,013.64/437,523.57 = 196,193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,013.64x = 437,523.57 × 196,193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,013.64x = 85,839,424,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,839,424,913.57/317,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,775.18

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