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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,264.85, 437,674.59 and 189,915.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,264.85, 437,674.59 and 189,915.84 is: 261,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,264.85 : 437,674.59 = 189,915.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,264.85/437,674.59 = 189,915.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,264.85x = 437,674.59 × 189,915.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,264.85x = 83,121,337,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,121,337,406.51/317,264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,993.53

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