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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,421.40, 369,632.10 and 221,489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,421.40, 369,632.10 and 221,489.60 is: 332,234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,421.40 : 369,632.10 = 221,489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,421.40/369,632.10 = 221,489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,421.40x = 369,632.10 × 221,489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,421.40x = 81,869,665,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,869,665,976.16/246,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,234.40

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