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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,770.21, 370,302.78 and 226,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,770.21, 370,302.78 and 226,693.55 is: 340,175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,770.21 : 370,302.78 = 226,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,770.21/370,302.78 = 226,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,770.21x = 370,302.78 × 226,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,770.21x = 83,945,251,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,945,251,773.07/246,770.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,175.79

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