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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,613.40, 373,211.70 and 246,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,613.40, 373,211.70 and 246,863.80 is: 370,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,613.40 : 373,211.70 = 246,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,613.40/373,211.70 = 246,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,613.40x = 373,211.70 × 246,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,613.40x = 92,132,458,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,132,458,466.46/248,613.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,585.25

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