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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,811.08, 430,288.80 and 197,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,811.08, 430,288.80 and 197,151.44 is: 272,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,811.08 : 430,288.80 = 197,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,811.08/430,288.80 = 197,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,811.08x = 430,288.80 × 197,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,811.08x = 84,832,054,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,832,054,384.43/311,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,062.35

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