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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,216.68, 439,029.74 and 197,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,216.68, 439,029.74 and 197,314.46 is: 272,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,216.68 : 439,029.74 = 197,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,216.68/439,029.74 = 197,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,216.68x = 439,029.74 × 197,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,216.68x = 86,626,914,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,626,914,370.18/318,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,226.19

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