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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,930.80, 368,896.20 and 233,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,930.80, 368,896.20 and 233,100.40 is: 349,650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,930.80 : 368,896.20 = 233,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,930.80/368,896.20 = 233,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,930.80x = 368,896.20 × 233,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,930.80x = 85,989,851,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,989,851,778.48/245,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,650.60

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