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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,821.08, 438,616.62 and 196,986.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,821.08, 438,616.62 and 196,986.12 is: 271,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,821.08 : 438,616.62 = 196,986.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,821.08/438,616.62 = 196,986.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,821.08x = 438,616.62 × 196,986.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,821.08x = 86,401,386,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,401,386,141.31/317,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,855.43

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