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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,676.20, 370,014.30 and 236,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,676.20, 370,014.30 and 236,999.40 is: 355,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,676.20 : 370,014.30 = 236,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,676.20/370,014.30 = 236,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,676.20x = 370,014.30 × 236,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,676.20x = 87,693,167,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,693,167,091.42/246,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,499.10

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