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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,854.80, 368,782.20 and 235,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,854.80, 368,782.20 and 235,486.80 is: 353,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,854.80 : 368,782.20 = 235,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,854.80/368,782.20 = 235,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,854.80x = 368,782.20 × 235,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,854.80x = 86,843,340,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,843,340,174.96/245,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,230.20

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