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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,623.90, 366,935.85 and 226,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,623.90, 366,935.85 and 226,909.20 is: 340,363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,623.90 : 366,935.85 = 226,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,623.90/366,935.85 = 226,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,623.90x = 366,935.85 × 226,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,623.90x = 83,261,120,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,261,120,174.82/244,623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,363.80

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