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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,714.32, 370,219.10 and 226,637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,714.32, 370,219.10 and 226,637.66 is: 340,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,714.32 : 370,219.10 = 226,637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,714.32/370,219.10 = 226,637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,714.32x = 370,219.10 × 226,637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,714.32x = 83,905,590,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,905,590,303.67/246,714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,092.09

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