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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,769.21, 370,301.28 and 226,692.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,769.21, 370,301.28 and 226,692.55 is: 340,174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769.21 : 370,301.28 = 226,692.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769.21/370,301.28 = 226,692.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769.21x = 370,301.28 × 226,692.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769.21x = 83,944,538,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944,538,446.49/246,769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,174.29

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