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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,688.15, 367,032.23 and 226,973.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,688.15, 367,032.23 and 226,973.45 is: 340,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,688.15 : 367,032.23 = 226,973.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,688.15/367,032.23 = 226,973.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,688.15x = 367,032.23 × 226,973.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,688.15x = 83,306,571,504.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,306,571,504.29/244,688.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,460.18

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