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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,411.70, 401,117.55 and 214,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,411.70, 401,117.55 and 214,923.70 is: 322,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,411.70 : 401,117.55 = 214,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,411.70/401,117.55 = 214,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,411.70x = 401,117.55 × 214,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,411.70x = 86,209,667,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,209,667,980.94/267,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,385.55

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