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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,671.41, 438,400.85 and 190,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,671.41, 438,400.85 and 190,344.27 is: 262,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,671.41 : 438,400.85 = 190,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,671.41/438,400.85 = 190,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,671.41x = 438,400.85 × 190,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,671.41x = 83,447,088,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,447,088,808.91/317,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,683.66

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