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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,875.40, 410,121.90 and 218,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,875.40, 410,121.90 and 218,579.40 is: 327,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,875.40 : 410,121.90 = 218,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,875.40/410,121.90 = 218,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,875.40x = 410,121.90 × 218,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,875.40x = 89,644,198,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,644,198,828.86/273,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,317.45

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