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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,597.80, 409,203.90 and 210,543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,597.80, 409,203.90 and 210,543.40 is: 316,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,597.80 : 409,203.90 = 210,543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,597.80/409,203.90 = 210,543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,597.80x = 409,203.90 × 210,543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,597.80x = 86,155,180,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,155,180,399.26/272,597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,052.37

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