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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,203.12, 369,497.45 and 246,726.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,203.12, 369,497.45 and 246,726.92 is: 367,299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,203.12 : 369,497.45 = 246,726.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,203.12/369,497.45 = 246,726.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,203.12x = 369,497.45 × 246,726.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,203.12x = 91,164,967,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,164,967,786.35/248,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,299.85

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