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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,603.90, 366,905.85 and 226,889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,603.90, 366,905.85 and 226,889.20 is: 340,333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,603.90 : 366,905.85 = 226,889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,603.90/366,905.85 = 226,889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,603.90x = 366,905.85 × 226,889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,603.90x = 83,246,974,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,246,974,781.82/244,603.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,333.80

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