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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,831.22, 370,239.54 and 213,454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,831.22, 370,239.54 and 213,454.36 is: 320,175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,831.22 : 370,239.54 = 213,454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,831.22/370,239.54 = 213,454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,831.22x = 370,239.54 × 213,454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,831.22x = 79,029,244,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,029,244,057.39/246,831.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,175.24

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