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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,705.80, 410,865.90 and 211,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,705.80, 410,865.90 and 211,651.40 is: 317,714.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,705.80 : 410,865.90 = 211,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,705.80/410,865.90 = 211,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,705.80x = 410,865.90 × 211,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,705.80x = 86,960,342,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,960,342,947.26/273,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,714.65

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