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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,197.60, 316,796.40 and 197,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,197.60, 316,796.40 and 197,200.80 is: 295,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,197.60 : 316,796.40 = 197,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,197.60/316,796.40 = 197,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,197.60x = 316,796.40 × 197,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,197.60x = 62,472,503,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,472,503,517.12/211,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,801.20

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