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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,676.40, 367,014.60 and 226,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,676.40, 367,014.60 and 226,961.70 is: 340,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,676.40 : 367,014.60 = 226,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,676.40/367,014.60 = 226,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,676.40x = 367,014.60 × 226,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,676.40x = 83,298,257,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,298,257,540.82/244,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,442.55

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