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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,458.40, 410,187.60 and 218,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,458.40, 410,187.60 and 218,162.40 is: 327,243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,458.40 : 410,187.60 = 218,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,458.40/410,187.60 = 218,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,458.40x = 410,187.60 × 218,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,458.40x = 89,487,511,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,487,511,266.24/273,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,243.60

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