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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,504.73, 406,715.81 and 212,062.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,504.73, 406,715.81 and 212,062.07 is: 317,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,504.73 : 406,715.81 = 212,062.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,504.73/406,715.81 = 212,062.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,504.73x = 406,715.81 × 212,062.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,504.73x = 86,248,996,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,248,996,570.33/271,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,670.33

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