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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,536.84, 368,021.80 and 216,643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,536.84, 368,021.80 and 216,643.34 is: 323,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,536.84 : 368,021.80 = 216,643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,536.84/368,021.80 = 216,643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,536.84x = 368,021.80 × 216,643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,536.84x = 79,729,471,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,729,471,944.81/246,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,397.80

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