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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,225.68, 369,530.87 and 246,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,225.68, 369,530.87 and 246,749.44 is: 367,333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,225.68 : 369,530.87 = 246,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,225.68/369,530.87 = 246,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,225.68x = 369,530.87 × 246,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,225.68x = 91,181,535,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,181,535,235.21/248,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,333.21

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