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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,951.70, 407,927.55 and 209,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,951.70, 407,927.55 and 209,743.70 is: 314,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,951.70 : 407,927.55 = 209,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,951.70/407,927.55 = 209,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,951.70x = 407,927.55 × 209,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,951.70x = 85,560,233,668.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,560,233,668.94/271,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,615.55

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