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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,664.68, 369,685.50 and 205,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,664.68, 369,685.50 and 205,607.40 is: 308,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,664.68 : 369,685.50 = 205,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,664.68/369,685.50 = 205,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,664.68x = 369,685.50 × 205,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,664.68x = 76,010,074,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,010,074,472.70/246,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,151.43

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