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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,332.06, 351,169.04 and 246,748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,332.06, 351,169.04 and 246,748.38 is: 338,039.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,332.06 : 351,169.04 = 246,748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,332.06/351,169.04 = 246,748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,332.06x = 351,169.04 × 246,748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,332.06x = 86,650,390,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,650,390,492.41/256,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,039.61

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