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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,700.68, 431,573.22 and 197,989.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,700.68, 431,573.22 and 197,989.99 is: 273,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,700.68 : 431,573.22 = 197,989.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,700.68/431,573.22 = 197,989.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,700.68x = 431,573.22 × 197,989.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,700.68x = 85,447,176,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,447,176,433.13/312,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,255.48

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