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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,179.74, 369,462.87 and 246,703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,179.74, 369,462.87 and 246,703.51 is: 367,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,179.74 : 369,462.87 = 246,703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,179.74/369,462.87 = 246,703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,179.74x = 369,462.87 × 246,703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,179.74x = 91,147,786,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,147,786,843.67/248,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,265.22

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