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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,545.84, 368,035.22 and 216,652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,545.84, 368,035.22 and 216,652.34 is: 323,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,545.84 : 368,035.22 = 216,652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,545.84/368,035.22 = 216,652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,545.84x = 368,035.22 × 216,652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,545.84x = 79,735,691,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,735,691,615.41/246,545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,411.22

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