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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,638.56, 429,989.80 and 196,779.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,638.56, 429,989.80 and 196,779.14 is: 271,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,638.56 : 429,989.80 = 196,779.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,638.56/429,989.80 = 196,779.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,638.56x = 429,989.80 × 196,779.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,638.56x = 84,613,023,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,613,023,052.77/311,638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,510.12

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