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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,867.20, 370,300.80 and 231,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,867.20, 370,300.80 and 231,315.20 is: 346,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,867.20 : 370,300.80 = 231,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,867.20/370,300.80 = 231,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,867.20x = 370,300.80 × 231,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,867.20x = 85,656,203,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,656,203,612.16/246,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,972.80

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