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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,910.66, 402,831.39 and 246,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,910.66, 402,831.39 and 246,865.70 is: 369,807.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,910.66 : 402,831.39 = 246,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,910.66/402,831.39 = 246,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,910.66x = 402,831.39 × 246,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,910.66x = 99,445,253,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,445,253,074.32/268,910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,807.78

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