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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,610.10, 366,915.15 and 226,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,610.10, 366,915.15 and 226,895.40 is: 340,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,610.10 : 366,915.15 = 226,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,610.10/366,915.15 = 226,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,610.10x = 366,915.15 × 226,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,610.10x = 83,251,359,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,251,359,725.31/244,610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,343.10

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