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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,896.80, 368,845.20 and 233,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,896.80, 368,845.20 and 233,066.40 is: 349,599.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,896.80 : 368,845.20 = 233,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,896.80/368,845.20 = 233,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,896.80x = 368,845.20 × 233,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,896.80x = 85,965,422,921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,965,422,921.28/245,896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,599.60

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