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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,973.60, 438,707.88 and 190,602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,973.60, 438,707.88 and 190,602.72 is: 262,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,973.60 : 438,707.88 = 190,602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,973.60/438,707.88 = 190,602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,973.60x = 438,707.88 × 190,602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,973.60x = 83,618,915,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,618,915,213.43/317,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,974.40

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