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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,327.86, 351,163.32 and 246,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,327.86, 351,163.32 and 246,744.20 is: 338,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,327.86 : 351,163.32 = 246,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,327.86/351,163.32 = 246,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,327.86x = 351,163.32 × 246,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,327.86x = 86,647,511,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,647,511,229.02/256,327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,033.92

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