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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,318.23, 401,051.66 and 217,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,318.23, 401,051.66 and 217,274.40 is: 325,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,318.23 : 401,051.66 = 217,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,318.23/401,051.66 = 217,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,318.23x = 401,051.66 × 217,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,318.23x = 87,138,257,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,138,257,709.13/267,318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,972.00

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