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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,638.60, 366,957.90 and 226,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,638.60, 366,957.90 and 226,923.90 is: 340,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,638.60 : 366,957.90 = 226,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,638.60/366,957.90 = 226,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,638.60x = 366,957.90 × 226,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,638.60x = 83,271,517,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,271,517,803.81/244,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,385.85

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