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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,990.80, 368,986.20 and 223,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,990.80, 368,986.20 and 223,829.20 is: 335,743.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,990.80 : 368,986.20 = 223,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,990.80/368,986.20 = 223,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,990.80x = 368,986.20 × 223,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,990.80x = 82,589,885,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,589,885,957.04/245,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,743.80

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