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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,146.24, 369,327.90 and 235,517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,146.24, 369,327.90 and 235,517.24 is: 353,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,146.24 : 369,327.90 = 235,517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,146.24/369,327.90 = 235,517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,146.24x = 369,327.90 × 235,517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,146.24x = 86,983,087,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,983,087,663.00/246,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,379.71

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