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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,273.12, 437,850.64 and 189,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,273.12, 437,850.64 and 189,924.08 is: 262,103.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,273.12 : 437,850.64 = 189,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,273.12/437,850.64 = 189,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,273.12x = 437,850.64 × 189,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,273.12x = 83,158,379,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,158,379,979.41/317,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,103.45

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