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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,666.76, 438,294.69 and 188,497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,666.76, 438,294.69 and 188,497.98 is: 260,076.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,666.76 : 438,294.69 = 188,497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,666.76/438,294.69 = 188,497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,666.76x = 438,294.69 × 188,497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,666.76x = 82,617,663,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,617,663,709.73/317,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,076.51

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