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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,797.95, 430,270.70 and 197,138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,797.95, 430,270.70 and 197,138.31 is: 272,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,797.95 : 430,270.70 = 197,138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,797.95/430,270.70 = 197,138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,797.95x = 430,270.70 × 197,138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,797.95x = 84,822,837,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,822,837,654.83/311,797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,044.24

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