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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,872.20, 370,308.30 and 231,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,872.20, 370,308.30 and 231,320.20 is: 346,980.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,872.20 : 370,308.30 = 231,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,872.20/370,308.30 = 231,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,872.20x = 370,308.30 × 231,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,872.20x = 85,659,790,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659,790,017.66/246,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,980.30

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