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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,250.03, 437,803.88 and 196,367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,250.03, 437,803.88 and 196,367.25 is: 270,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,250.03 : 437,803.88 = 196,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,250.03/437,803.88 = 196,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,250.03x = 437,803.88 × 196,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,250.03x = 85,970,342,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,970,342,973.09/317,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,986.08

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