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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,777.08, 346,702.98 and 246,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,777.08, 346,702.98 and 246,189.16 is: 339,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,777.08 : 346,702.98 = 246,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,777.08/346,702.98 = 246,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,777.08x = 346,702.98 × 246,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,777.08x = 85,354,515,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,354,515,415.70/251,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,008.28

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