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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,864.40, 370,296.60 and 227,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,864.40, 370,296.60 and 227,618.80 is: 341,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,864.40 : 370,296.60 = 227,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,864.40/370,296.60 = 227,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,864.40x = 370,296.60 × 227,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,864.40x = 84,286,467,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,286,467,736.08/246,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,428.20

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