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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,875.20, 370,312.80 and 231,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,875.20, 370,312.80 and 231,323.20 is: 346,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,875.20 : 370,312.80 = 231,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,875.20/370,312.80 = 231,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,875.20x = 370,312.80 × 231,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,875.20x = 85,661,941,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,661,941,896.96/246,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,984.80

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