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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,072.40, 369,108.60 and 221,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,072.40, 369,108.60 and 221,966.80 is: 332,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,072.40 : 369,108.60 = 221,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,072.40/369,108.60 = 221,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,072.40x = 369,108.60 × 221,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,072.40x = 81,929,854,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,929,854,794.48/246,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,950.20

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