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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,395.71, 370,216.35 and 236,431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,395.71, 370,216.35 and 236,431.21 is: 355,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,395.71 : 370,216.35 = 236,431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,395.71/370,216.35 = 236,431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,395.71x = 370,216.35 × 236,431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,395.71x = 87,530,699,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,530,699,592.28/246,395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,244.41

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