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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,384.96, 370,200.21 and 236,420.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,384.96, 370,200.21 and 236,420.43 is: 355,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,384.96 : 370,200.21 = 236,420.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,384.96/370,200.21 = 236,420.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,384.96x = 370,200.21 × 236,420.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,384.96x = 87,522,892,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,522,892,834.29/246,384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,228.23

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