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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,768.51, 370,300.24 and 226,691.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,768.51, 370,300.24 and 226,691.85 is: 340,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,768.51 : 370,300.24 = 226,691.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,768.51/370,300.24 = 226,691.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,768.51x = 370,300.24 × 226,691.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,768.51x = 83,944,048,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944,048,133.03/246,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,173.25

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