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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,994.62, 373,821.90 and 213,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,994.62, 373,821.90 and 213,421.84 is: 294,403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,994.62 : 373,821.90 = 213,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,994.62/373,821.90 = 213,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,994.62x = 373,821.90 × 213,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,994.62x = 79,781,757,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,781,757,397.24/270,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,403.48

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