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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,877.20, 370,315.80 and 233,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,877.20, 370,315.80 and 233,755.20 is: 350,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,877.20 : 370,315.80 = 233,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,877.20/370,315.80 = 233,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,877.20x = 370,315.80 × 233,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,877.20x = 86,563,243,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,563,243,892.16/246,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,632.80

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