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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,259.96, 429,376.28 and 196,497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,259.96, 429,376.28 and 196,497.27 is: 271,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,259.96 : 429,376.28 = 196,497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,259.96/429,376.28 = 196,497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,259.96x = 429,376.28 × 196,497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,259.96x = 84,371,265,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,371,265,840.27/311,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,063.67

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