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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,184.80, 369,470.23 and 246,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,184.80, 369,470.23 and 246,708.56 is: 367,272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,184.80 : 369,470.23 = 246,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,184.80/369,470.23 = 246,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,184.80x = 369,470.23 × 246,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,184.80x = 91,151,468,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,151,468,406.17/248,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,272.57

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