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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,885.99, 431,623.69 and 197,970.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,885.99, 431,623.69 and 197,970.89 is: 273,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,885.99 : 431,623.69 = 197,970.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,885.99/431,623.69 = 197,970.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,885.99x = 431,623.69 × 197,970.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,885.99x = 85,448,923,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448,923,401.34/312,885.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,099.23

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