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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,400.80, 368,101.20 and 221,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,400.80, 368,101.20 and 221,781.20 is: 332,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,400.80 : 368,101.20 = 221,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,400.80/368,101.20 = 221,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,400.80x = 368,101.20 × 221,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,400.80x = 81,637,925,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,637,925,857.44/245,400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,671.80

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