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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,416.30, 401,124.45 and 214,928.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,416.30, 401,124.45 and 214,928.30 is: 322,392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,416.30 : 401,124.45 = 214,928.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,416.30/401,124.45 = 214,928.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,416.30x = 401,124.45 × 214,928.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,416.30x = 86,212,996,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,212,996,126.94/267,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,392.45

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