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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,151.60, 437,689.44 and 209,532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,151.60, 437,689.44 and 209,532.84 is: 289,168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,151.60 : 437,689.44 = 209,532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,151.60/437,689.44 = 209,532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,151.60x = 437,689.44 × 209,532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,151.60x = 91,710,311,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,710,311,401.21/317,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,168.69

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