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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,716.32, 429,881.51 and 196,795.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,716.32, 429,881.51 and 196,795.31 is: 271,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,716.32 : 429,881.51 = 196,795.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,716.32/429,881.51 = 196,795.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,716.32x = 429,881.51 × 196,795.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,716.32x = 84,598,663,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,598,663,366.30/311,716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,396.33

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