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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,252.78, 367,598.48 and 216,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,252.78, 367,598.48 and 216,359.23 is: 322,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,252.78 : 367,598.48 = 216,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,252.78/367,598.48 = 216,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,252.78x = 367,598.48 × 216,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,252.78x = 79,533,322,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,533,322,345.06/246,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,974.31

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