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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,202.12, 369,495.96 and 246,725.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,202.12, 369,495.96 and 246,725.92 is: 367,298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,202.12 : 369,495.96 = 246,725.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,202.12/369,495.96 = 246,725.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,202.12x = 369,495.96 × 246,725.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,202.12x = 91,164,230,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,164,230,667.28/248,202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,298.36

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