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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,612.10, 366,918.15 and 226,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,612.10, 366,918.15 and 226,897.40 is: 340,346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,612.10 : 366,918.15 = 226,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,612.10/366,918.15 = 226,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,612.10x = 366,918.15 × 226,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,612.10x = 83,252,774,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252,774,247.81/244,612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,346.10

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