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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,871.20, 370,306.80 and 231,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,871.20, 370,306.80 and 231,319.20 is: 346,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,871.20 : 370,306.80 = 231,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,871.20/370,306.80 = 231,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,871.20x = 370,306.80 × 231,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,871.20x = 85,659,072,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,072,730.56/246,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,978.80

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