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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,776.08, 346,701.60 and 246,188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,776.08, 346,701.60 and 246,188.16 is: 339,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,776.08 : 346,701.60 = 246,188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,776.08/346,701.60 = 246,188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,776.08x = 346,701.60 × 246,188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,776.08x = 85,353,828,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,353,828,973.06/251,776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,006.90

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