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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,212.20, 368,540.70 and 193,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,212.20, 368,540.70 and 193,335.40 is: 289,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,212.20 : 368,540.70 = 193,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,212.20/368,540.70 = 193,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,212.20x = 368,540.70 × 193,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,212.20x = 71,251,963,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,251,963,650.78/246,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,392.50

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