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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,252.72, 369,571.06 and 246,776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,252.72, 369,571.06 and 246,776.48 is: 367,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,252.72 : 369,571.06 = 246,776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,252.72/369,571.06 = 246,776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,252.72x = 369,571.06 × 246,776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,252.72x = 91,201,445,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,201,445,296.67/248,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,373.40

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