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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,715.82, 370,221.38 and 226,639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,715.82, 370,221.38 and 226,639.16 is: 340,094.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,715.82 : 370,221.38 = 226,639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,715.82/370,221.38 = 226,639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,715.82x = 370,221.38 × 226,639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,715.82x = 83,906,662,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,906,662,577.24/246,715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,094.37

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