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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,778.66, 428,719.29 and 196,199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,778.66, 428,719.29 and 196,199.30 is: 270,657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,778.66 : 428,719.29 = 196,199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,778.66/428,719.29 = 196,199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,778.66x = 428,719.29 × 196,199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,778.66x = 84,114,424,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,114,424,594.50/310,778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,657.02

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