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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,974.10, 438,708.57 and 190,603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,974.10, 438,708.57 and 190,603.22 is: 262,975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,974.10 : 438,708.57 = 190,603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,974.10/438,708.57 = 190,603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,974.10x = 438,708.57 × 190,603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,974.10x = 83,619,266,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619,266,083.60/317,974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,975.09

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