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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,472.84, 438,249.17 and 194,985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,472.84, 438,249.17 and 194,985.06 is: 269,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,472.84 : 438,249.17 = 194,985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,472.84/438,249.17 = 194,985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,472.84x = 438,249.17 × 194,985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,472.84x = 85,452,040,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,452,040,707.40/317,472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,163.31

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