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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,997.02, 406,348.92 and 215,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,997.02, 406,348.92 and 215,196.12 is: 322,677.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,997.02 : 406,348.92 = 215,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,997.02/406,348.92 = 215,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,997.02x = 406,348.92 × 215,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,997.02x = 87,444,710,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,444,710,950.19/270,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,677.76

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