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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,110.15, 373,799.44 and 219,978.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,110.15, 373,799.44 and 219,978.09 is: 303,299.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,110.15 : 373,799.44 = 219,978.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,110.15/373,799.44 = 219,978.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,110.15x = 373,799.44 × 219,978.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,110.15x = 82,227,685,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,227,685,754.38/271,110.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,299.92

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