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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,197.23, 368,813.78 and 219,419.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,197.23, 368,813.78 and 219,419.23 is: 328,699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,197.23 : 368,813.78 = 219,419.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,197.23/368,813.78 = 219,419.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,197.23x = 368,813.78 × 219,419.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,197.23x = 80,924,835,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,924,835,620.99/246,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,699.21

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