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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,951.20, 407,926.80 and 209,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,951.20, 407,926.80 and 209,743.20 is: 314,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,951.20 : 407,926.80 = 209,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,951.20/407,926.80 = 209,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,951.20x = 407,926.80 × 209,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,951.20x = 85,559,872,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,559,872,397.76/271,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,614.80

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