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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,291.28, 428,074.44 and 197,072.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,291.28, 428,074.44 and 197,072.72 is: 271,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,291.28 : 428,074.44 = 197,072.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,291.28/428,074.44 = 197,072.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,291.28x = 428,074.44 × 197,072.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,291.28x = 84,361,794,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,361,794,253.28/310,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,879.36

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