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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,001.02, 406,354.92 and 215,200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,001.02, 406,354.92 and 215,200.12 is: 322,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,001.02 : 406,354.92 = 215,200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,001.02/406,354.92 = 215,200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,001.02x = 406,354.92 × 215,200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,001.02x = 87,447,627,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,447,627,546.59/271,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,683.76

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