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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,044.92, 437,566.68 and 196,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,044.92, 437,566.68 and 196,224.96 is: 270,818.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,044.92 : 437,566.68 = 196,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,044.92/437,566.68 = 196,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,044.92x = 437,566.68 × 196,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,044.92x = 85,861,504,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,861,504,280.33/317,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,818.10

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