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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.20, 370,299.77 and 226,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.20, 370,299.77 and 226,691.54 is: 340,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.20 : 370,299.77 = 226,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.20/370,299.77 = 226,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.20x = 370,299.77 × 226,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.20x = 83,943,826,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943,826,615.42/246,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,172.78

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