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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,046.92, 437,569.44 and 196,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,046.92, 437,569.44 and 196,226.96 is: 270,820.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,046.92 : 437,569.44 = 196,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,046.92/437,569.44 = 196,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,046.92x = 437,569.44 × 196,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,046.92x = 85,862,921,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,862,921,000.10/317,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,820.86

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