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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,503.44, 438,140.36 and 190,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,503.44, 438,140.36 and 190,249.68 is: 262,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,503.44 : 438,140.36 = 190,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,503.44/438,140.36 = 190,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,503.44x = 438,140.36 × 190,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,503.44x = 83,356,063,285.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,356,063,285.08/317,503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,535.94

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