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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,932, 370,890.04 and 233,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,932, 370,890.04 and 233,005.68 is: 349,972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,932 : 370,890.04 = 233,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,932/370,890.04 = 233,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,932x = 370,890.04 × 233,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,932x = 86,419,485,975.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,419,485,975.43/246,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,972.81

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