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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,247.56, 369,563.77 and 246,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,247.56, 369,563.77 and 246,771.56 is: 367,366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,247.56 : 369,563.77 = 246,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,247.56/369,563.77 = 246,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,247.56x = 369,563.77 × 246,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,247.56x = 91,197,828,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,197,828,042.38/248,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,366.46

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