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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,173.06, 368,865.86 and 222,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,173.06, 368,865.86 and 222,553.46 is: 333,474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,173.06 : 368,865.86 = 222,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,173.06/368,865.86 = 222,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,173.06x = 368,865.86 × 222,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,173.06x = 82,092,370,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,092,370,461.78/246,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,474.23

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