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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,798.95, 430,272.07 and 197,139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,798.95, 430,272.07 and 197,139.31 is: 272,045.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,798.95 : 430,272.07 = 197,139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,798.95/430,272.07 = 197,139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,798.95x = 430,272.07 × 197,139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,798.95x = 84,823,538,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,823,538,992.07/311,798.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,045.62

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