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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,187.94, 422,591.67 and 197,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,187.94, 422,591.67 and 197,261.66 is: 272,254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,187.94 : 422,591.67 = 197,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,187.94/422,591.67 = 197,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,187.94x = 422,591.67 × 197,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,187.94x = 83,361,132,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,361,132,213.41/306,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,254.79

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