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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,337.17, 475,371.12 and 190,907.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,337.17, 475,371.12 and 190,907.78 is: 285,979.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,337.17 : 475,371.12 = 190,907.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,337.17/475,371.12 = 190,907.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,337.17x = 475,371.12 × 190,907.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,337.17x = 90,752,045,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,752,045,195.31/317,337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,979.88

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