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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,801.40, 346,221.80 and 246,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,801.40, 346,221.80 and 246,801.40 is: 346,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,801.40 : 346,221.80 = 246,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,801.40/346,221.80 = 246,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,801.40x = 346,221.80 × 246,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,801.40x = 85,448,024,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,448,024,950.52/246,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,221.80

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