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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,212.39, 406,669.55 and 215,409.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,212.39, 406,669.55 and 215,409.87 is: 322,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,212.39 : 406,669.55 = 215,409.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,212.39/406,669.55 = 215,409.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,212.39x = 406,669.55 × 215,409.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,212.39x = 87,600,633,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,600,633,821.41/271,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,996.43

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