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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,935.90, 372,195.45 and 246,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,935.90, 372,195.45 and 246,186.30 is: 369,568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,935.90 : 372,195.45 = 246,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,935.90/372,195.45 = 246,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,935.90x = 372,195.45 × 246,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,935.90x = 91,629,420,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,629,420,712.34/247,935.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,568.99

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