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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,218.68, 369,520.44 and 246,742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,218.68, 369,520.44 and 246,742.44 is: 367,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,218.68 : 369,520.44 = 246,742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,218.68/369,520.44 = 246,742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,218.68x = 369,520.44 × 246,742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,218.68x = 91,176,374,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,176,374,995.47/248,218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,322.78

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