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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,187.20, 368,503.20 and 238,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,187.20, 368,503.20 and 238,411.20 is: 356,863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,187.20 : 368,503.20 = 238,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,187.20/368,503.20 = 238,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,187.20x = 368,503.20 × 238,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,187.20x = 87,855,290,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,855,290,115.84/246,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,863.76

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