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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,042.30, 369,063.45 and 214,938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,042.30, 369,063.45 and 214,938.30 is: 322,407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,042.30 : 369,063.45 = 214,938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,042.30/369,063.45 = 214,938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,042.30x = 369,063.45 × 214,938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,042.30x = 79,325,870,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,325,870,535.14/246,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,407.45

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