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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,021.32, 369,737.47 and 236,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,021.32, 369,737.47 and 236,234.44 is: 356,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,021.32 : 369,737.47 = 236,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,021.32/369,737.47 = 236,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,021.32x = 369,737.47 × 236,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,021.32x = 87,344,724,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,344,724,172.47/245,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,478.06

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