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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,386.46, 370,202.46 and 236,421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,386.46, 370,202.46 and 236,421.93 is: 355,230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,386.46 : 370,202.46 = 236,421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,386.46/370,202.46 = 236,421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,386.46x = 370,202.46 × 236,421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,386.46x = 87,523,980,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,523,980,083.95/246,386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,230.48

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