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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,172.78, 369,452.40 and 246,696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,172.78, 369,452.40 and 246,696.56 is: 367,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,172.78 : 369,452.40 = 246,696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,172.78/369,452.40 = 246,696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,172.78x = 369,452.40 × 246,696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,172.78x = 91,142,634,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,142,634,316.48/248,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,254.76

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