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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,111.40, 373,801.16 and 219,979.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,111.40, 373,801.16 and 219,979.34 is: 303,301.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,111.40 : 373,801.16 = 219,979.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,111.40/373,801.16 = 219,979.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,111.40x = 373,801.16 × 219,979.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,111.40x = 82,228,532,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,228,532,468.03/271,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,301.64

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