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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,765.45, 370,295.65 and 226,688.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,765.45, 370,295.65 and 226,688.79 is: 340,168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,765.45 : 370,295.65 = 226,688.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,765.45/370,295.65 = 226,688.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,765.45x = 370,295.65 × 226,688.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,765.45x = 83,941,872,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,941,872,840.76/246,765.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,168.66

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