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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,875.40, 370,313.10 and 217,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,875.40, 370,313.10 and 217,326.60 is: 325,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,875.40 : 370,313.10 = 217,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,875.40/370,313.10 = 217,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,875.40x = 370,313.10 × 217,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,875.40x = 80,478,886,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,478,886,958.46/246,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,989.90

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