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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,047.92, 437,570.82 and 196,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,047.92, 437,570.82 and 196,227.96 is: 270,822.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,047.92 : 437,570.82 = 196,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,047.92/437,570.82 = 196,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,047.92x = 437,570.82 × 196,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,047.92x = 85,863,629,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,863,629,364.13/317,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,822.24

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