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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,838.70, 346,361.50 and 246,838.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,838.70, 346,361.50 and 246,838.70 is: 346,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,838.70 : 346,361.50 = 246,838.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,838.70/346,361.50 = 246,838.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,838.70x = 346,361.50 × 246,838.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,838.70x = 85,495,422,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,495,422,390.05/246,838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,361.50

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