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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,298.60, 368,466.30 and 236,485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,298.60, 368,466.30 and 236,485.80 is: 355,228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,298.60 : 368,466.30 = 236,485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,298.60/368,466.30 = 236,485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,298.60x = 368,466.30 × 236,485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,298.60x = 87,137,047,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,137,047,728.54/245,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,228.48

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