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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,999.40, 368,999.10 and 221,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,999.40, 368,999.10 and 221,893.80 is: 332,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,999.40 : 368,999.10 = 221,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,999.40/368,999.10 = 221,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,999.40x = 368,999.10 × 221,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,999.40x = 81,878,612,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,878,612,495.58/245,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,840.70

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