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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,961.20, 370,441.80 and 236,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,961.20, 370,441.80 and 236,593.20 is: 354,889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,961.20 : 370,441.80 = 236,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,961.20/370,441.80 = 236,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,961.20x = 370,441.80 × 236,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,961.20x = 87,644,010,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,644,010,875.76/246,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,889.80

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