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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,692.15, 367,038.23 and 226,977.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,692.15, 367,038.23 and 226,977.45 is: 340,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,692.15 : 367,038.23 = 226,977.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,692.15/367,038.23 = 226,977.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,692.15x = 367,038.23 × 226,977.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,692.15x = 83,309,401,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,309,401,497.91/244,692.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,466.18

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