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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,849.04, 340,396.86 and 211,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,849.04, 340,396.86 and 211,157.20 is: 291,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,849.04 : 340,396.86 = 211,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,849.04/340,396.86 = 211,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,849.04x = 340,396.86 × 211,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,849.04x = 71,877,247,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,877,247,846.39/246,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,178.96

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