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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,333.06, 351,170.40 and 246,749.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,333.06, 351,170.40 and 246,749.38 is: 338,040.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,333.06 : 351,170.40 = 246,749.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,333.06/351,170.40 = 246,749.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,333.06x = 351,170.40 × 246,749.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,333.06x = 86,651,078,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,651,078,474.35/256,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,040.98

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