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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,595.25, 431,222.87 and 197,680.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,595.25, 431,222.87 and 197,680.23 is: 272,698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,595.25 : 431,222.87 = 197,680.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,595.25/431,222.87 = 197,680.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,595.25x = 431,222.87 × 197,680.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,595.25x = 85,244,235,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,244,235,134.46/312,595.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,698.44

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