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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,174.56, 368,868.11 and 222,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,174.56, 368,868.11 and 222,554.96 is: 333,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,174.56 : 368,868.11 = 222,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,174.56/368,868.11 = 222,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,174.56x = 368,868.11 × 222,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,174.56x = 82,093,424,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,093,424,509.21/246,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,476.48

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