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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,661.96, 369,771.48 and 204,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,661.96, 369,771.48 and 204,811 is: 307,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,661.96 : 369,771.48 = 204,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,661.96/369,771.48 = 204,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,661.96x = 369,771.48 × 204,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,661.96x = 75,733,266,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,733,266,590.28/246,661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,032.61

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