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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,228.80, 409,843.20 and 210,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,228.80, 409,843.20 and 210,170.30 is: 315,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,228.80 : 409,843.20 = 210,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,228.80/409,843.20 = 210,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,228.80x = 409,843.20 × 210,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,228.80x = 86,136,868,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,136,868,296.96/273,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,255.45

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