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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,849.54, 340,397.55 and 211,157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,849.54, 340,397.55 and 211,157.70 is: 291,179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,849.54 : 340,397.55 = 211,157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,849.54/340,397.55 = 211,157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,849.54x = 340,397.55 × 211,157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,849.54x = 71,877,563,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,877,563,743.64/246,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,179.65

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