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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,471.34, 438,247.10 and 194,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,471.34, 438,247.10 and 194,983.56 is: 269,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,471.34 : 438,247.10 = 194,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,471.34/438,247.10 = 194,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,471.34x = 438,247.10 × 194,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,471.34x = 85,450,979,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,450,979,717.68/317,471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,161.24

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