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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,260.28, 367,609.67 and 216,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,260.28, 367,609.67 and 216,366.72 is: 322,985.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,260.28 : 367,609.67 = 216,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,260.28/367,609.67 = 216,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,260.28x = 367,609.67 × 216,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,260.28x = 79,538,497,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,538,497,456.35/246,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,985.49

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