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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,847.60, 409,271.40 and 215,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,847.60, 409,271.40 and 215,766.90 is: 323,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,847.60 : 409,271.40 = 215,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,847.60/409,271.40 = 215,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,847.60x = 409,271.40 × 215,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,847.60x = 88,307,221,236.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,307,221,236.66/272,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,650.35

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