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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,694.92, 368,257.31 and 216,802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,694.92, 368,257.31 and 216,802.14 is: 323,634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,694.92 : 368,257.31 = 216,802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,694.92/368,257.31 = 216,802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,694.92x = 368,257.31 × 216,802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,694.92x = 79,838,971,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,838,971,794.63/246,694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,634.44

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