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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,368.14, 401,248.23 and 215,405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,368.14, 401,248.23 and 215,405.02 is: 323,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,368.14 : 401,248.23 = 215,405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,368.14/401,248.23 = 215,405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,368.14x = 401,248.23 × 215,405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,368.14x = 86,430,883,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,430,883,008.11/267,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,265.45

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