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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,321.20, 367,981.80 and 221,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,321.20, 367,981.80 and 221,993.20 is: 332,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,321.20 : 367,981.80 = 221,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,321.20/367,981.80 = 221,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,321.20x = 367,981.80 × 221,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,321.20x = 81,689,457,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,689,457,323.76/245,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,989.80

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