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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,001.78, 402,968.08 and 246,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,001.78, 402,968.08 and 246,956.82 is: 369,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,001.78 : 402,968.08 = 246,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,001.78/402,968.08 = 246,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,001.78x = 402,968.08 × 246,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,001.78x = 99,515,715,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,515,715,598.31/269,001.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,944.45

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