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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,373.80, 401,060.70 and 214,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,373.80, 401,060.70 and 214,885.80 is: 322,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,373.80 : 401,060.70 = 214,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,373.80/401,060.70 = 214,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,373.80x = 401,060.70 × 214,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,373.80x = 86,182,249,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,182,249,368.06/267,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,328.70

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