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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,918.20, 368,877.30 and 224,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,918.20, 368,877.30 and 224,145.40 is: 336,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,918.20 : 368,877.30 = 224,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,918.20/368,877.30 = 224,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,918.20x = 368,877.30 × 224,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,918.20x = 82,682,149,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,682,149,959.42/245,918.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,218.10

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