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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,412.60, 369,618.90 and 221,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,412.60, 369,618.90 and 221,529.40 is: 332,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,412.60 : 369,618.90 = 221,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,412.60/369,618.90 = 221,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,412.60x = 369,618.90 × 221,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,412.60x = 81,881,453,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,881,453,145.66/246,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,294.10

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