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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,056.04, 437,581.86 and 196,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,056.04, 437,581.86 and 196,236.04 is: 270,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,056.04 : 437,581.86 = 196,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,056.04/437,581.86 = 196,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,056.04x = 437,581.86 × 196,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,056.04x = 85,869,331,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,869,331,382.23/317,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,833.29

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