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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,046.20, 369,069.30 and 214,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,046.20, 369,069.30 and 214,942.20 is: 322,413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,046.20 : 369,069.30 = 214,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,046.20/369,069.30 = 214,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,046.20x = 369,069.30 × 214,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,046.20x = 79,328,567,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,328,567,294.46/246,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,413.30

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