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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,443.60, 366,665.40 and 226,728.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,443.60, 366,665.40 and 226,728.90 is: 340,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,443.60 : 366,665.40 = 226,728.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,443.60/366,665.40 = 226,728.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,443.60x = 366,665.40 × 226,728.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,443.60x = 83,133,642,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,133,642,810.06/244,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,093.35

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