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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,004.60, 407,747.70 and 211,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,004.60, 407,747.70 and 211,999.80 is: 317,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,004.60 : 407,747.70 = 211,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,004.60/407,747.70 = 211,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,004.60x = 407,747.70 × 211,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,004.60x = 86,442,430,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,442,430,850.46/272,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,797.68

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