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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,586.20, 369,101.70 and 238,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,586.20, 369,101.70 and 238,810.20 is: 357,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,586.20 : 369,101.70 = 238,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,586.20/369,101.70 = 238,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,586.20x = 369,101.70 × 238,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,586.20x = 88,145,250,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,145,250,797.34/246,586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,462.22

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