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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,593.84, 339,989.68 and 201,225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,593.84, 339,989.68 and 201,225.74 is: 277,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,593.84 : 339,989.68 = 201,225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,593.84/339,989.68 = 201,225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,593.84x = 339,989.68 × 201,225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,593.84x = 68,414,674,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,414,674,950.36/246,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,438.70

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