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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,710.80, 407,873.40 and 209,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,710.80, 407,873.40 and 209,656.40 is: 314,721.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,710.80 : 407,873.40 = 209,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,710.80/407,873.40 = 209,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,710.80x = 407,873.40 × 209,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,710.80x = 85,513,268,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,513,268,699.76/271,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,721.64

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