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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,884.92, 378,557.56 and 246,909.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,884.92, 378,557.56 and 246,909.78 is: 368,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,884.92 : 378,557.56 = 246,909.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,884.92/378,557.56 = 246,909.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,884.92x = 378,557.56 × 246,909.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,884.92x = 93,469,563,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,469,563,856.94/253,884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,157.21

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