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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,318.60, 316,977.90 and 197,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,318.60, 316,977.90 and 197,321.80 is: 295,982.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,318.60 : 316,977.90 = 197,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,318.60/316,977.90 = 197,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,318.60x = 316,977.90 × 197,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,318.60x = 62,546,649,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546,649,788.22/211,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,982.70

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