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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,215.89, 406,674.80 and 215,413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,215.89, 406,674.80 and 215,413.37 is: 323,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,215.89 : 406,674.80 = 215,413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,215.89/406,674.80 = 215,413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,215.89x = 406,674.80 × 215,413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,215.89x = 87,603,188,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,603,188,085.01/271,215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,001.68

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