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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,802.52, 438,692.43 and 190,453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,802.52, 438,692.43 and 190,453.51 is: 262,900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,802.52 : 438,692.43 = 190,453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,802.52/438,692.43 = 190,453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,802.52x = 438,692.43 × 190,453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,802.52x = 83,550,513,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,550,513,103.93/317,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,900.73

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