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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,686.15, 367,029.23 and 226,971.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,686.15, 367,029.23 and 226,971.45 is: 340,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,686.15 : 367,029.23 = 226,971.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,686.15/367,029.23 = 226,971.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,686.15x = 367,029.23 × 226,971.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,686.15x = 83,305,155,390.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,305,155,390.63/244,686.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,457.18

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