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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,587.70, 337,242.90 and 226,450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,587.70, 337,242.90 and 226,450.18 is: 312,234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,587.70 : 337,242.90 = 226,450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,587.70/337,242.90 = 226,450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,587.70x = 337,242.90 × 226,450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,587.70x = 76,368,715,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,368,715,408.72/244,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,234.49

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