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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,575, 401,557.98 and 215,611.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,575, 401,557.98 and 215,611.88 is: 323,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,575 : 401,557.98 = 215,611.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,575/401,557.98 = 215,611.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,575x = 401,557.98 × 215,611.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,575x = 86,580,670,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,580,670,996.80/267,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,575.34

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