Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,237.58, 437,824.44 and 189,913.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 317,237.58, 437,824.44 and 189,913.14 is: 262,102.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,237.58 : 437,824.44 = 189,913.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,237.58/437,824.44 = 189,913.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,237.58x = 437,824.44 × 189,913.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,237.58x = 83,148,614,169.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,148,614,169.14/317,237.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,102.03
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