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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,770.36, 438,340.02 and 190,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,770.36, 438,340.02 and 190,372.14 is: 262,603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,770.36 : 438,340.02 = 190,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,770.36/438,340.02 = 190,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,770.36x = 438,340.02 × 190,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,770.36x = 83,447,727,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,447,727,655.04/317,770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,603.87

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