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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,145.60, 406,948.80 and 218,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,145.60, 406,948.80 and 218,614.40 is: 328,107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,145.60 : 406,948.80 = 218,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,145.60/406,948.80 = 218,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,145.60x = 406,948.80 × 218,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,145.60x = 88,964,867,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,964,867,742.72/271,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,107.36

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