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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,999.55, 404,999.33 and 217,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,999.55, 404,999.33 and 217,511.55 is: 326,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,999.55 : 404,999.33 = 217,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,999.55/404,999.33 = 217,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,999.55x = 404,999.33 × 217,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,999.55x = 88,092,030,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,092,030,929.70/269,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,267.33

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