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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,780.20, 346,279.60 and 246,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,780.20, 346,279.60 and 246,780.20 is: 346,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,780.20 : 346,279.60 = 246,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,780.20/346,279.60 = 246,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,780.20x = 346,279.60 × 246,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,780.20x = 85,454,948,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,454,948,943.92/246,780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,279.60

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