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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,723.85, 370,233.42 and 226,647.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,723.85, 370,233.42 and 226,647.19 is: 340,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,723.85 : 370,233.42 = 226,647.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,723.85/370,233.42 = 226,647.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,723.85x = 370,233.42 × 226,647.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,723.85x = 83,912,364,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,912,364,287.09/246,723.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,106.42

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