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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,385.96, 370,201.71 and 236,421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,385.96, 370,201.71 and 236,421.43 is: 355,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,385.96 : 370,201.71 = 236,421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,385.96/370,201.71 = 236,421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,385.96x = 370,201.71 × 236,421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,385.96x = 87,523,617,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,523,617,666.65/246,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,229.73

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