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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,769.45, 370,301.65 and 226,692.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,769.45, 370,301.65 and 226,692.79 is: 340,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,769.45 : 370,301.65 = 226,692.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,769.45/370,301.65 = 226,692.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,769.45x = 370,301.65 × 226,692.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,769.45x = 83,944,714,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,944,714,180.10/246,769.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,174.66

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