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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.13, 370,299.61 and 226,691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.13, 370,299.61 and 226,691.29 is: 340,172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.13 : 370,299.61 = 226,691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.13/370,299.61 = 226,691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.13x = 370,299.61 × 226,691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.13x = 83,943,695,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943,695,635.01/246,768.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,172.36

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