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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,805.44, 431,611.39 and 198,003.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,805.44, 431,611.39 and 198,003.33 is: 273,206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,805.44 : 431,611.39 = 198,003.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,805.44/431,611.39 = 198,003.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,805.44x = 431,611.39 × 198,003.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,805.44x = 85,460,489,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,460,489,832.86/312,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,206.54

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