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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,164, 367,313.86 and 231,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,164, 367,313.86 and 231,117.44 is: 344,862.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,164 : 367,313.86 = 231,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,164/367,313.86 = 231,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,164x = 367,313.86 × 231,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,164x = 84,892,638,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,892,638,999.72/246,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,862.12

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