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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,253.78, 367,599.97 and 216,360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,253.78, 367,599.97 and 216,360.23 is: 322,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,253.78 : 367,599.97 = 216,360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,253.78/367,599.97 = 216,360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,253.78x = 367,599.97 × 216,360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,253.78x = 79,534,014,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,534,014,057.19/246,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,975.81

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