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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,020.32, 369,735.96 and 236,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,020.32, 369,735.96 and 236,233.44 is: 356,476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,020.32 : 369,735.96 = 236,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,020.32/369,735.96 = 236,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,020.32x = 369,735.96 × 236,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,020.32x = 87,343,997,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,343,997,722.50/245,020.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,476.55

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