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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,919.98, 356,696.96 and 246,961.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,919.98, 356,696.96 and 246,961.94 is: 340,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,919.98 : 356,696.96 = 246,961.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,919.98/356,696.96 = 246,961.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,919.98x = 356,696.96 × 246,961.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,919.98x = 88,090,573,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,090,573,233.70/258,919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,223.16

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