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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,605.80, 363,908.70 and 220,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,605.80, 363,908.70 and 220,444.20 is: 330,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,605.80 : 363,908.70 = 220,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,605.80/363,908.70 = 220,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,605.80x = 363,908.70 × 220,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,605.80x = 80,221,562,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,221,562,244.54/242,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,666.30

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