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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,844.60, 409,266.90 and 215,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,844.60, 409,266.90 and 215,763.90 is: 323,645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,844.60 : 409,266.90 = 215,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,844.60/409,266.90 = 215,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,844.60x = 409,266.90 × 215,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,844.60x = 88,305,022,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,305,022,484.91/272,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,645.85

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