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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,700.56, 431,573.07 and 197,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,700.56, 431,573.07 and 197,989.88 is: 273,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,700.56 : 431,573.07 = 197,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,700.56/431,573.07 = 197,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,700.56x = 431,573.07 × 197,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,700.56x = 85,447,100,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,447,100,340.53/312,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,255.35

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