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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,091.88, 374,629.16 and 246,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,091.88, 374,629.16 and 246,869.16 is: 339,901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,091.88 : 374,629.16 = 246,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,091.88/374,629.16 = 246,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,091.88x = 374,629.16 × 246,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,091.88x = 92,484,386,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,484,386,040.71/272,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,901.31

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