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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,997.03, 340,667.83 and 212,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,997.03, 340,667.83 and 212,600.30 is: 293,226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,997.03 : 340,667.83 = 212,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,997.03/340,667.83 = 212,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,997.03x = 340,667.83 × 212,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,997.03x = 72,426,080,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426,080,863.64/246,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,226.53

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