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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,591.20, 340,530.91 and 233,157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,591.20, 340,530.91 and 233,157.35 is: 321,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,591.20 : 340,530.91 = 233,157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,591.20/340,530.91 = 233,157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,591.20x = 340,530.91 × 233,157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,591.20x = 79,397,284,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,397,284,837.12/246,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,979.39

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