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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,540.70, 408,811.05 and 213,426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,540.70, 408,811.05 and 213,426.90 is: 320,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,540.70 : 408,811.05 = 213,426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,540.70/408,811.05 = 213,426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,540.70x = 408,811.05 × 213,426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,540.70x = 87,251,275,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,251,275,087.25/272,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,140.35

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