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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,629.60, 366,944.40 and 226,914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,629.60, 366,944.40 and 226,914.90 is: 340,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,629.60 : 366,944.40 = 226,914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,629.60/366,944.40 = 226,914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,629.60x = 366,944.40 × 226,914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,629.60x = 83,265,151,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,265,151,831.56/244,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,372.35

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