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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,870.40, 370,305.60 and 227,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,870.40, 370,305.60 and 227,624.80 is: 341,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,870.40 : 370,305.60 = 227,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,870.40/370,305.60 = 227,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,870.40x = 370,305.60 × 227,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,870.40x = 84,290,738,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290,738,138.88/246,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,437.20

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