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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,367.80, 401,051.70 and 214,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,367.80, 401,051.70 and 214,879.80 is: 322,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,367.80 : 401,051.70 = 214,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,367.80/401,051.70 = 214,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,367.80x = 401,051.70 × 214,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,367.80x = 86,177,909,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,177,909,085.66/267,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,319.70

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