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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,983.56, 368,687.13 and 217,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,983.56, 368,687.13 and 217,090.44 is: 324,063.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,983.56 : 368,687.13 = 217,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,983.56/368,687.13 = 217,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,983.56x = 368,687.13 × 217,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,983.56x = 80,038,451,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,038,451,274.04/246,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,063.88

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