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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,982.56, 368,685.64 and 217,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,982.56, 368,685.64 and 217,089.44 is: 324,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,982.56 : 368,685.64 = 217,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,982.56/368,685.64 = 217,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,982.56x = 368,685.64 × 217,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,982.56x = 80,037,759,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037,759,123.64/246,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,062.39

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