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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,610.16, 438,323.28 and 209,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,610.16, 438,323.28 and 209,995.16 is: 289,807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,610.16 : 438,323.28 = 209,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,610.16/438,323.28 = 209,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,610.16x = 438,323.28 × 209,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,610.16x = 92,045,767,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,045,767,315.32/317,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,807.38

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