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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,220.85, 439,160.56 and 197,401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,220.85, 439,160.56 and 197,401.07 is: 272,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,220.85 : 439,160.56 = 197,401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,220.85/439,160.56 = 197,401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,220.85x = 439,160.56 × 197,401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,220.85x = 86,690,764,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,690,764,445.80/318,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,423.27

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