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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,829.20, 346,348.20 and 246,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,829.20, 346,348.20 and 246,829.20 is: 346,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,829.20 : 346,348.20 = 246,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,829.20/346,348.20 = 246,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,829.20x = 346,348.20 × 246,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,829.20x = 85,488,849,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,488,849,127.44/246,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,348.20

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