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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.45, 370,300.15 and 226,691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.45, 370,300.15 and 226,691.79 is: 340,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.45 : 370,300.15 = 226,691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.45/370,300.15 = 226,691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.45x = 370,300.15 × 226,691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.45x = 83,944,004,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944,004,199.79/246,768.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,173.16

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