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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,531.65, 370,677.74 and 227,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,531.65, 370,677.74 and 227,045.48 is: 341,378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,531.65 : 370,677.74 = 227,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,531.65/370,677.74 = 227,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,531.65x = 370,677.74 × 227,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,531.65x = 84,160,702,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,160,702,415.00/246,531.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,378.90

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