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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,246.85, 437,649.75 and 189,897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,246.85, 437,649.75 and 189,897.84 is: 261,968.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,246.85 : 437,649.75 = 189,897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,246.85/437,649.75 = 189,897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,246.85x = 437,649.75 × 189,897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,246.85x = 83,108,742,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,108,742,201.54/317,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,968.69

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