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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,758.83, 405,808.27 and 221,937.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,758.83, 405,808.27 and 221,937.83 is: 331,412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,758.83 : 405,808.27 = 221,937.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,758.83/405,808.27 = 221,937.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,758.83x = 405,808.27 × 221,937.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,758.83x = 90,064,205,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,064,205,088.24/271,758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,412.26

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