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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,781.80, 410,979.90 and 211,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,781.80, 410,979.90 and 211,727.40 is: 317,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,781.80 : 410,979.90 = 211,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,781.80/410,979.90 = 211,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,781.80x = 410,979.90 × 211,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,781.80x = 87,015,705,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015,705,679.26/273,781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,828.67

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