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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,145.24, 369,326.40 and 235,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,145.24, 369,326.40 and 235,516.24 is: 353,378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,145.24 : 369,326.40 = 235,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,145.24/369,326.40 = 235,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,145.24x = 369,326.40 × 235,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,145.24x = 86,982,365,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,982,365,060.74/246,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,378.21

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