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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,779.87, 370,317.22 and 226,703.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,779.87, 370,317.22 and 226,703.21 is: 340,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,779.87 : 370,317.22 = 226,703.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,779.87/370,317.22 = 226,703.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,779.87x = 370,317.22 × 226,703.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,779.87x = 83,952,100,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,952,100,073.93/246,779.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,190.23

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