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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,693.36, 406,038.20 and 211,578.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,693.36, 406,038.20 and 211,578.75 is: 317,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,693.36 : 406,038.20 = 211,578.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,693.36/406,038.20 = 211,578.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,693.36x = 406,038.20 × 211,578.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,693.36x = 85,909,053,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,909,053,750.36/270,693.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,366.68

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