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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,998.80, 368,998.20 and 222,379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,998.80, 368,998.20 and 222,379.20 is: 333,568.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,998.80 : 368,998.20 = 222,379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,998.80/368,998.20 = 222,379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,998.80x = 368,998.20 × 222,379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,998.80x = 82,057,524,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,057,524,517.44/245,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,568.80

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