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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,668.62, 431,324.21 and 197,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,668.62, 431,324.21 and 197,753.73 is: 272,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,668.62 : 431,324.21 = 197,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,668.62/431,324.21 = 197,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,668.62x = 431,324.21 × 197,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,668.62x = 85,295,969,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,295,969,210.18/312,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,799.90

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