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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,767.21, 370,298.28 and 226,690.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,767.21, 370,298.28 and 226,690.55 is: 340,171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,767.21 : 370,298.28 = 226,690.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,767.21/370,298.28 = 226,690.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,767.21x = 370,298.28 × 226,690.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,767.21x = 83,943,118,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943,118,905.76/246,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,171.29

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