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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,010.80, 405,016.20 and 217,522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,010.80, 405,016.20 and 217,522.80 is: 326,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,010.80 : 405,016.20 = 217,522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,010.80/405,016.20 = 217,522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,010.80x = 405,016.20 × 217,522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,010.80x = 88,100,257,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,100,257,869.36/270,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,284.20

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