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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,100.48, 475,016.92 and 190,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,100.48, 475,016.92 and 190,671.50 is: 285,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,100.48 : 475,016.92 = 190,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,100.48/475,016.92 = 190,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,100.48x = 475,016.92 × 190,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,100.48x = 90,572,188,661.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,572,188,661.78/317,100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,626.15

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