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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,845.40, 370,268.10 and 227,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,845.40, 370,268.10 and 227,599.80 is: 341,399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,845.40 : 370,268.10 = 227,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,845.40/370,268.10 = 227,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,845.40x = 370,268.10 × 227,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,845.40x = 84,272,945,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,272,945,506.38/246,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,399.70

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