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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,388.70, 370,205.84 and 236,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,388.70, 370,205.84 and 236,424.22 is: 355,233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,388.70 : 370,205.84 = 236,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,388.70/370,205.84 = 236,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,388.70x = 370,205.84 × 236,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,388.70x = 87,525,626,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,525,626,626.99/246,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,233.93

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