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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,887.64, 431,626 and 197,972.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,887.64, 431,626 and 197,972.64 is: 273,101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,887.64 : 431,626 = 197,972.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,887.64/431,626 = 197,972.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,887.64x = 431,626 × 197,972.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,887.64x = 85,450,138,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,450,138,712.64/312,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,101.68

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