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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,996.98, 340,667.76 and 212,600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,996.98, 340,667.76 and 212,600.25 is: 293,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,996.98 : 340,667.76 = 212,600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,996.98/340,667.76 = 212,600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,996.98x = 340,667.76 × 212,600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,996.98x = 72,426,052,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426,052,100.38/246,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,226.47

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