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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,313.70, 406,970.55 and 218,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,313.70, 406,970.55 and 218,825.70 is: 328,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,313.70 : 406,970.55 = 218,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,313.70/406,970.55 = 218,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,313.70x = 406,970.55 × 218,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,313.70x = 89,055,615,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,055,615,483.14/271,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,238.55

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