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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,438.10, 366,657.15 and 226,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,438.10, 366,657.15 and 226,723.40 is: 340,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,438.10 : 366,657.15 = 226,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,438.10/366,657.15 = 226,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,438.10x = 366,657.15 × 226,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,438.10x = 83,129,755,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,129,755,682.31/244,438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,085.10

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