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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,394.71, 370,214.85 and 236,430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,394.71, 370,214.85 and 236,430.21 is: 355,242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,394.71 : 370,214.85 = 236,430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,394.71/370,214.85 = 236,430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,394.71x = 370,214.85 × 236,430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,394.71x = 87,529,974,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,529,974,730.62/246,394.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,242.91

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