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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,975.60, 438,710.64 and 190,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,975.60, 438,710.64 and 190,604.72 is: 262,977.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,975.60 : 438,710.64 = 190,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,975.60/438,710.64 = 190,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,975.60x = 438,710.64 × 190,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,975.60x = 83,620,318,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,620,318,698.22/317,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,977.16

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