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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,762.28, 438,328.92 and 190,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,762.28, 438,328.92 and 190,364.08 is: 262,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,762.28 : 438,328.92 = 190,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,762.28/438,328.92 = 190,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,762.28x = 438,328.92 × 190,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,762.28x = 83,442,081,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,442,081,593.19/317,762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,592.78

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