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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,529.70, 408,794.55 and 213,415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,529.70, 408,794.55 and 213,415.90 is: 320,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,529.70 : 408,794.55 = 213,415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,529.70/408,794.55 = 213,415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,529.70x = 408,794.55 × 213,415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,529.70x = 87,243,256,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,243,256,803.35/272,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,123.85

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