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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,344.82, 374,379.48 and 213,805.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,344.82, 374,379.48 and 213,805.78 is: 294,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,344.82 : 374,379.48 = 213,805.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,344.82/374,379.48 = 213,805.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,344.82x = 374,379.48 × 213,805.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,344.82x = 80,044,496,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,044,496,737.39/271,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,991.80

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