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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,542.40, 409,622.40 and 218,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,542.40, 409,622.40 and 218,246.40 is: 326,818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,542.40 : 409,622.40 = 218,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,542.40/409,622.40 = 218,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,542.40x = 409,622.40 × 218,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,542.40x = 89,398,614,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,398,614,159.36/273,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,818.12

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