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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,159.60, 437,700.48 and 209,540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,159.60, 437,700.48 and 209,540.84 is: 289,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,159.60 : 437,700.48 = 209,540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,159.60/437,700.48 = 209,540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,159.60x = 437,700.48 × 209,540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,159.60x = 91,716,126,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,716,126,247.60/317,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,179.73

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