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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,631.40, 366,947.10 and 226,916.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,631.40, 366,947.10 and 226,916.70 is: 340,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,631.40 : 366,947.10 = 226,916.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,631.40/366,947.10 = 226,916.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,631.40x = 366,947.10 × 226,916.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,631.40x = 83,266,425,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,266,425,006.57/244,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,375.05

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