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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,240.58, 437,828.58 and 189,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,240.58, 437,828.58 and 189,916.14 is: 262,106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,240.58 : 437,828.58 = 189,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,240.58/437,828.58 = 189,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,240.58x = 437,828.58 × 189,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,240.58x = 83,150,713,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,150,713,895.28/317,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,106.17

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