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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,886.64, 431,624.62 and 197,971.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,886.64, 431,624.62 and 197,971.64 is: 273,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,886.64 : 431,624.62 = 197,971.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,886.64/431,624.62 = 197,971.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,886.64x = 431,624.62 × 197,971.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,886.64x = 85,449,431,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,449,431,232.72/312,886.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,100.28

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