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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,997.82, 340,668.92 and 212,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,997.82, 340,668.92 and 212,601.10 is: 293,227.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,997.82 : 340,668.92 = 212,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,997.82/340,668.92 = 212,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,997.82x = 340,668.92 × 212,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,997.82x = 72,426,586,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426,586,807.64/246,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,227.63

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