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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,862.20, 370,293.30 and 231,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,862.20, 370,293.30 and 231,310.20 is: 346,965.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,862.20 : 370,293.30 = 231,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,862.20/370,293.30 = 231,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,862.20x = 370,293.30 × 231,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,862.20x = 85,652,617,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,652,617,281.66/246,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,965.30

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