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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,255.78, 367,602.96 and 216,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,255.78, 367,602.96 and 216,362.22 is: 322,978.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,255.78 : 367,602.96 = 216,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,255.78/367,602.96 = 216,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,255.78x = 367,602.96 × 216,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,255.78x = 79,535,392,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,535,392,504.17/246,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,978.78

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