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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,924.98, 356,703.86 and 246,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,924.98, 356,703.86 and 246,966.94 is: 340,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,924.98 : 356,703.86 = 246,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,924.98/356,703.86 = 246,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,924.98x = 356,703.86 × 246,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,924.98x = 88,094,060,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,094,060,790.39/258,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,230.06

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