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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,650.71, 370,632.05 and 236,028.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,650.71, 370,632.05 and 236,028.99 is: 351,818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,650.71 : 370,632.05 = 236,028.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,650.71/370,632.05 = 236,028.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,650.71x = 370,632.05 × 236,028.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,650.71x = 87,479,908,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,479,908,760.82/248,650.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,818.45

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