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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,999.03, 340,670.58 and 212,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,999.03, 340,670.58 and 212,602.30 is: 293,229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,999.03 : 340,670.58 = 212,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,999.03/340,670.58 = 212,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,999.03x = 340,670.58 × 212,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,999.03x = 72,427,348,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,427,348,850.33/246,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,229.28

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