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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,293.56, 437,863.88 and 196,410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,293.56, 437,863.88 and 196,410.76 is: 271,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,293.56 : 437,863.88 = 196,410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,293.56/437,863.88 = 196,410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,293.56x = 437,863.88 × 196,410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,293.56x = 86,001,177,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,001,177,447.35/317,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,046.09

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