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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,046.88, 437,569.44 and 196,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,046.88, 437,569.44 and 196,227.04 is: 270,821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,046.88 : 437,569.44 = 196,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,046.88/437,569.44 = 196,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,046.88x = 437,569.44 × 196,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,046.88x = 85,862,956,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862,956,005.66/317,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,821.01

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