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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,199.76, 316,799.52 and 197,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,199.76, 316,799.52 and 197,202.96 is: 295,804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,199.76 : 316,799.52 = 197,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,199.76/316,799.52 = 197,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,199.76x = 316,799.52 × 197,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,199.76x = 62,473,803,070.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,473,803,070.58/211,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,804.33

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