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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,474.32, 340,051.84 and 201,073.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,474.32, 340,051.84 and 201,073.82 is: 277,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,474.32 : 340,051.84 = 201,073.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,474.32/340,051.84 = 201,073.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,474.32x = 340,051.84 × 201,073.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,474.32x = 68,375,522,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,375,522,466.83/246,474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,414.39

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