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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,843.40, 370,265.10 and 227,597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,843.40, 370,265.10 and 227,597.80 is: 341,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,843.40 : 370,265.10 = 227,597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,843.40/370,265.10 = 227,597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,843.40x = 370,265.10 × 227,597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,843.40x = 84,271,522,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,271,522,176.78/246,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,396.70

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