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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,336.80, 409,621.20 and 217,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,336.80, 409,621.20 and 217,272.80 is: 325,603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,336.80 : 409,621.20 = 217,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,336.80/409,621.20 = 217,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,336.80x = 409,621.20 × 217,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,336.80x = 88,999,545,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,999,545,063.36/273,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,603.96

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