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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,644.60, 366,966.90 and 226,929.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,644.60, 366,966.90 and 226,929.90 is: 340,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,644.60 : 366,966.90 = 226,929.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,644.60/366,966.90 = 226,929.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,644.60x = 366,966.90 × 226,929.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,644.60x = 83,275,761,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,275,761,920.31/244,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,394.85

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