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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,573.40, 366,860.10 and 226,858.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,573.40, 366,860.10 and 226,858.70 is: 340,288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,573.40 : 366,860.10 = 226,858.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,573.40/366,860.10 = 226,858.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,573.40x = 366,860.10 × 226,858.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,573.40x = 83,225,405,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,225,405,367.87/244,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,288.05

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