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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,830.22, 370,238.04 and 213,453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,830.22, 370,238.04 and 213,453.36 is: 320,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,830.22 : 370,238.04 = 213,453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,830.22/370,238.04 = 213,453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,830.22x = 370,238.04 × 213,453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,830.22x = 79,028,553,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,028,553,637.81/246,830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,173.74

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