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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,997.75, 340,668.82 and 212,601.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,997.75, 340,668.82 and 212,601.03 is: 293,227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,997.75 : 340,668.82 = 212,601.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,997.75/340,668.82 = 212,601.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,997.75x = 340,668.82 × 212,601.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,997.75x = 72,426,539,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426,539,254.54/246,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,227.53

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