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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,379.70, 401,069.55 and 214,891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,379.70, 401,069.55 and 214,891.70 is: 322,337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,379.70 : 401,069.55 = 214,891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,379.70/401,069.55 = 214,891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,379.70x = 401,069.55 × 214,891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,379.70x = 86,186,517,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,186,517,417.74/267,379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,337.55

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