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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,504.44, 438,141.74 and 190,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,504.44, 438,141.74 and 190,250.68 is: 262,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,504.44 : 438,141.74 = 190,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,504.44/438,141.74 = 190,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,504.44x = 438,141.74 × 190,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,504.44x = 83,356,763,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,356,763,971.38/317,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,537.32

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