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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,308.40, 409,271.40 and 218,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,308.40, 409,271.40 and 218,012.40 is: 326,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,308.40 : 409,271.40 = 218,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,308.40/409,271.40 = 218,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,308.40x = 409,271.40 × 218,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,308.40x = 89,226,240,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,226,240,165.36/273,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,467.24

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