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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,694.17, 368,256.19 and 216,801.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,694.17, 368,256.19 and 216,801.39 is: 323,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,694.17 : 368,256.19 = 216,801.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,694.17/368,256.19 = 216,801.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,694.17x = 368,256.19 × 216,801.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,694.17x = 79,838,453,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,838,453,868.10/246,694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,633.32

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