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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,914.98, 356,690.06 and 246,956.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,914.98, 356,690.06 and 246,956.95 is: 340,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,914.98 : 356,690.06 = 246,956.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,914.98/356,690.06 = 246,956.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,914.98x = 356,690.06 × 246,956.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,914.98x = 88,087,087,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,087,087,529.47/258,914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,216.27

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