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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,714.82, 370,219.88 and 226,638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,714.82, 370,219.88 and 226,638.16 is: 340,092.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,714.82 : 370,219.88 = 226,638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,714.82/370,219.88 = 226,638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,714.82x = 370,219.88 × 226,638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,714.82x = 83,905,953,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,905,953,686.65/246,714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,092.87

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