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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,951.68, 396,099.90 and 246,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,951.68, 396,099.90 and 246,503.10 is: 340,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,951.68 : 396,099.90 = 246,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,951.68/396,099.90 = 246,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,951.68x = 396,099.90 × 246,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,951.68x = 97,639,853,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,639,853,259.69/286,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,265.84

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