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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,038.10, 367,643.55 and 236,398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,038.10, 367,643.55 and 236,398.10 is: 354,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,038.10 : 367,643.55 = 236,398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,038.10/367,643.55 = 236,398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,038.10x = 367,643.55 × 236,398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,038.10x = 86,910,236,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,910,236,697.26/245,038.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,680.50

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