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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,887.20, 370,330.80 and 231,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,887.20, 370,330.80 and 231,335.20 is: 347,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,887.20 : 370,330.80 = 231,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,887.20/370,330.80 = 231,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,887.20x = 370,330.80 × 231,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,887.20x = 85,670,549,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,670,549,684.16/246,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,002.80

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