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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,998.03, 340,669.20 and 212,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,998.03, 340,669.20 and 212,601.30 is: 293,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,998.03 : 340,669.20 = 212,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,998.03/340,669.20 = 212,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,998.03x = 340,669.20 × 212,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,998.03x = 72,426,714,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426,714,789.96/246,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,227.90

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