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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,638.40, 366,957.60 and 226,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,638.40, 366,957.60 and 226,923.70 is: 340,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,638.40 : 366,957.60 = 226,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,638.40/366,957.60 = 226,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,638.40x = 366,957.60 × 226,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,638.40x = 83,271,376,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,271,376,335.12/244,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,385.55

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