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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,246.80, 369,370.20 and 215,142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,246.80, 369,370.20 and 215,142.80 is: 322,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,246.80 : 369,370.20 = 215,142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,246.80/369,370.20 = 215,142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,246.80x = 369,370.20 × 215,142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,246.80x = 79,467,339,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,467,339,064.56/246,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,714.20

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