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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,411.74, 367,835.10 and 216,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,411.74, 367,835.10 and 216,518.30 is: 323,211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,411.74 : 367,835.10 = 216,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,411.74/367,835.10 = 216,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,411.74x = 367,835.10 × 216,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,411.74x = 79,643,029,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,643,029,449.74/246,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,211.18

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