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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,916.60, 409,374.90 and 215,835.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,916.60, 409,374.90 and 215,835.90 is: 323,753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,916.60 : 409,374.90 = 215,835.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,916.60/409,374.90 = 215,835.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,916.60x = 409,374.90 × 215,835.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,916.60x = 88,357,799,978.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,357,799,978.91/272,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,753.85

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