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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,411.03, 406,473 and 215,069.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,411.03, 406,473 and 215,069.98 is: 322,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,411.03 : 406,473 = 215,069.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,411.03/406,473 = 215,069.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,411.03x = 406,473 × 215,069.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,411.03x = 87,420,139,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,420,139,980.54/271,411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,095.02

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