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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,627.40, 391,857.90 and 214,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,627.40, 391,857.90 and 214,971.40 is: 321,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,627.40 : 391,857.90 = 214,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,627.40/391,857.90 = 214,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,627.40x = 391,857.90 × 214,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,627.40x = 84,238,241,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,238,241,364.06/261,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,977.90

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