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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,258.78, 367,607.43 and 216,365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,258.78, 367,607.43 and 216,365.22 is: 322,983.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,258.78 : 367,607.43 = 216,365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,258.78/367,607.43 = 216,365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,258.78x = 367,607.43 × 216,365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,258.78x = 79,537,462,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,537,462,465.58/246,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,983.26

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