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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,999.80, 368,999.70 and 223,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,999.80, 368,999.70 and 223,838.20 is: 335,757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,999.80 : 368,999.70 = 223,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,999.80/368,999.70 = 223,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,999.80x = 368,999.70 × 223,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,999.80x = 82,596,228,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,596,228,648.54/245,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,757.30

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