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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,488.66, 380,217.22 and 246,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,488.66, 380,217.22 and 246,974.73 is: 367,546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,488.66 : 380,217.22 = 246,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,488.66/380,217.22 = 246,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,488.66x = 380,217.22 × 246,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,488.66x = 93,904,044,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,904,044,633.41/255,488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,546.83

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