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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,918.72, 370,144.80 and 224,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,918.72, 370,144.80 and 224,290.56 is: 336,223.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,918.72 : 370,144.80 = 224,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,918.72/370,144.80 = 224,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,918.72x = 370,144.80 × 224,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,918.72x = 83,019,984,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,019,984,473.09/246,918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,223.94

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