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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,603.40, 366,905.10 and 226,888.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,603.40, 366,905.10 and 226,888.70 is: 340,333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,603.40 : 366,905.10 = 226,888.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,603.40/366,905.10 = 226,888.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,603.40x = 366,905.10 × 226,888.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,603.40x = 83,246,621,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,246,621,162.37/244,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,333.05

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