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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,217.92, 368,375.04 and 216,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,217.92, 368,375.04 and 216,829.44 is: 298,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,217.92 : 368,375.04 = 216,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,217.92/368,375.04 = 216,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,217.92x = 368,375.04 × 216,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,217.92x = 79,874,553,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,874,553,633.18/267,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,911.67

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