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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,294.24, 368,732.88 and 220,650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,294.24, 368,732.88 and 220,650.72 is: 330,341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,294.24 : 368,732.88 = 220,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,294.24/368,732.88 = 220,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,294.24x = 368,732.88 × 220,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,294.24x = 81,361,175,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,361,175,459.67/246,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,341.37

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