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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,253.72, 369,572.55 and 246,777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,253.72, 369,572.55 and 246,777.48 is: 367,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,253.72 : 369,572.55 = 246,777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,253.72/369,572.55 = 246,777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,253.72x = 369,572.55 × 246,777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,253.72x = 91,202,182,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,202,182,566.17/248,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,374.89

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