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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,974.62, 371,821.86 and 226,815.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,974.62, 371,821.86 and 226,815.39 is: 340,094.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,974.62 : 371,821.86 = 226,815.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,974.62/371,821.86 = 226,815.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,974.62x = 371,821.86 × 226,815.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,974.62x = 84,334,920,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,334,920,186.43/247,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,094.97

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