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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,711.69, 431,588.45 and 198,001.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,711.69, 431,588.45 and 198,001.00 is: 273,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,711.69 : 431,588.45 = 198,001.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,711.69/431,588.45 = 198,001.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,711.69x = 431,588.45 × 198,001.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,711.69x = 85,454,942,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,454,942,530.51/312,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,270.70

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