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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,995.49, 340,678.59 and 209,105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,995.49, 340,678.59 and 209,105.73 is: 288,417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,995.49 : 340,678.59 = 209,105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,995.49/340,678.59 = 209,105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,995.49x = 340,678.59 × 209,105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,995.49x = 71,237,845,257.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,237,845,257.32/246,995.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,417.60

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