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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,331.70, 406,997.55 and 218,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,331.70, 406,997.55 and 218,843.70 is: 328,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,331.70 : 406,997.55 = 218,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,331.70/406,997.55 = 218,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,331.70x = 406,997.55 × 218,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,331.70x = 89,068,849,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,068,849,732.94/271,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,265.55

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