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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,114.92, 437,556.98 and 188,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,114.92, 437,556.98 and 188,029.54 is: 259,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,114.92 : 437,556.98 = 188,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,114.92/437,556.98 = 188,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,114.92x = 437,556.98 × 188,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,114.92x = 82,273,637,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,273,637,673.19/317,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,444.23

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