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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,275.37, 437,853.75 and 189,926.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,275.37, 437,853.75 and 189,926.33 is: 262,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,275.37 : 437,853.75 = 189,926.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,275.37/437,853.75 = 189,926.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,275.37x = 437,853.75 × 189,926.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,275.37x = 83,159,954,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,159,954,864.61/317,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,106.56

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