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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,387.60, 368,081.40 and 236,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,387.60, 368,081.40 and 236,202.20 is: 354,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,387.60 : 368,081.40 = 236,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,387.60/368,081.40 = 236,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,387.60x = 368,081.40 × 236,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,387.60x = 86,941,636,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,941,636,459.08/245,387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,303.30

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