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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,246.56, 369,562.28 and 246,770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,246.56, 369,562.28 and 246,770.56 is: 367,364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,246.56 : 369,562.28 = 246,770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,246.56/369,562.28 = 246,770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,246.56x = 369,562.28 × 246,770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,246.56x = 91,197,090,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,197,090,790.48/248,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,364.97

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