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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,627.60, 366,941.40 and 226,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,627.60, 366,941.40 and 226,912.90 is: 340,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,627.60 : 366,941.40 = 226,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,627.60/366,941.40 = 226,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,627.60x = 366,941.40 × 226,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,627.60x = 83,263,737,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,263,737,204.06/244,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,369.35

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