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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,822.10, 409,233.15 and 215,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,822.10, 409,233.15 and 215,741.40 is: 323,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,822.10 : 409,233.15 = 215,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,822.10/409,233.15 = 215,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,822.10x = 409,233.15 × 215,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,822.10x = 88,288,532,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,288,532,707.41/272,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,612.10

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