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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,412.74, 367,836.59 and 216,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,412.74, 367,836.59 and 216,519.30 is: 323,212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,412.74 : 367,836.59 = 216,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,412.74/367,836.59 = 216,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,412.74x = 367,836.59 × 216,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,412.74x = 79,643,720,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,643,720,981.19/246,412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,212.68

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