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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,609.20, 409,757.70 and 221,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,609.20, 409,757.70 and 221,121.20 is: 331,151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,609.20 : 409,757.70 = 221,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,609.20/409,757.70 = 221,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,609.20x = 409,757.70 × 221,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,609.20x = 90,606,114,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,606,114,333.24/273,609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,151.56

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