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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,702.19, 431,370.46 and 197,787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,702.19, 431,370.46 and 197,787.28 is: 272,846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,702.19 : 431,370.46 = 197,787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,702.19/431,370.46 = 197,787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,702.19x = 431,370.46 × 197,787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,702.19x = 85,319,589,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,319,589,955.75/312,702.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,846.15

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