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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,117.80, 409,983.90 and 211,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,117.80, 409,983.90 and 211,063.40 is: 316,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,117.80 : 409,983.90 = 211,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,117.80/409,983.90 = 211,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,117.80x = 409,983.90 × 211,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,117.80x = 86,532,595,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,532,595,879.26/273,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,832.50

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