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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,543.76, 374,895.24 and 211,000.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,543.76, 374,895.24 and 211,000.04 is: 291,308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,543.76 : 374,895.24 = 211,000.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,543.76/374,895.24 = 211,000.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,543.76x = 374,895.24 × 211,000.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,543.76x = 79,102,910,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,102,910,635.81/271,543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,308.15

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