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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,061.18, 437,530.62 and 189,806.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,061.18, 437,530.62 and 189,806.94 is: 261,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,061.18 : 437,530.62 = 189,806.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,061.18/437,530.62 = 189,806.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,061.18x = 437,530.62 × 189,806.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,061.18x = 83,046,348,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,046,348,138.50/317,061.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,925.31

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