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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,586.70, 337,241.52 and 226,449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,586.70, 337,241.52 and 226,449.18 is: 312,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,586.70 : 337,241.52 = 226,449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,586.70/337,241.52 = 226,449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,586.70x = 337,241.52 × 226,449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,586.70x = 76,368,065,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,368,065,665.95/244,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,233.11

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