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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,792.40, 368,688.60 and 220,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,792.40, 368,688.60 and 220,860.60 is: 331,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,792.40 : 368,688.60 = 220,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,792.40/368,688.60 = 220,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,792.40x = 368,688.60 × 220,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,792.40x = 81,428,785,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,428,785,409.16/245,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,290.90

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