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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,300.10, 368,468.55 and 236,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,300.10, 368,468.55 and 236,487.30 is: 355,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,300.10 : 368,468.55 = 236,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,300.10/368,468.55 = 236,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,300.10x = 368,468.55 × 236,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,300.10x = 87,138,132,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,138,132,524.42/245,300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,230.73

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