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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,117.70, 372,176.55 and 226,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,117.70, 372,176.55 and 226,466.40 is: 339,699.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,117.70 : 372,176.55 = 226,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,117.70/372,176.55 = 226,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,117.70x = 372,176.55 × 226,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,117.70x = 84,285,483,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,285,483,442.92/248,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,699.60

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