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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,503.70, 369,755.55 and 224,730.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,503.70, 369,755.55 and 224,730.90 is: 337,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,503.70 : 369,755.55 = 224,730.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,503.70/369,755.55 = 224,730.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,503.70x = 369,755.55 × 224,730.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,503.70x = 83,095,497,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,095,497,531.50/246,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,096.35

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