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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,249.56, 369,566.75 and 246,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,249.56, 369,566.75 and 246,773.56 is: 367,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,249.56 : 369,566.75 = 246,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,249.56/369,566.75 = 246,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,249.56x = 369,566.75 × 246,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,249.56x = 91,199,302,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,199,302,555.13/248,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,369.44

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