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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,780.08, 346,707.12 and 246,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,780.08, 346,707.12 and 246,192.16 is: 339,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,780.08 : 346,707.12 = 246,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,780.08/346,707.12 = 246,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,780.08x = 346,707.12 × 246,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,780.08x = 85,356,574,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,356,574,760.18/251,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,012.42

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