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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,546.84, 368,036.71 and 216,653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,546.84, 368,036.71 and 216,653.34 is: 323,412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,546.84 : 368,036.71 = 216,653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,546.84/368,036.71 = 216,653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,546.84x = 368,036.71 × 216,653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,546.84x = 79,736,382,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,736,382,464.11/246,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,412.71

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