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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,627.40, 373,232.70 and 246,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,627.40, 373,232.70 and 246,877.80 is: 370,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,627.40 : 373,232.70 = 246,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,627.40/373,232.70 = 246,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,627.40x = 373,232.70 × 246,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,627.40x = 92,142,867,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,142,867,864.06/248,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,606.25

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