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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,884.96, 340,564.81 and 200,993.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,884.96, 340,564.81 and 200,993.98 is: 277,260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,884.96 : 340,564.81 = 200,993.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,884.96/340,564.81 = 200,993.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,884.96x = 340,564.81 × 200,993.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,884.96x = 68,451,476,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,451,476,609.84/246,884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,260.62

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