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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,250.84, 437,655.28 and 189,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,250.84, 437,655.28 and 189,901.84 is: 261,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,250.84 : 437,655.28 = 189,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,250.84/437,655.28 = 189,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,250.84x = 437,655.28 × 189,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,250.84x = 83,111,542,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,111,542,957.72/317,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,974.23

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