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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,654.40, 370,856.40 and 208,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,654.40, 370,856.40 and 208,163.20 is: 312,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,654.40 : 370,856.40 = 208,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,654.40/370,856.40 = 208,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,654.40x = 370,856.40 × 208,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,654.40x = 77,198,654,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,198,654,964.48/246,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,983.08

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