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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,277.03, 437,841.13 and 196,394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,277.03, 437,841.13 and 196,394.25 is: 271,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,277.03 : 437,841.13 = 196,394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,277.03/437,841.13 = 196,394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,277.03x = 437,841.13 × 196,394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,277.03x = 85,989,480,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,989,480,345.50/317,277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,023.34

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