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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,301.70, 406,952.55 and 218,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,301.70, 406,952.55 and 218,813.70 is: 328,220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,301.70 : 406,952.55 = 218,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,301.70/406,952.55 = 218,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,301.70x = 406,952.55 × 218,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,301.70x = 89,046,793,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,046,793,189.94/271,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,220.55

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