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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,930.60, 374,741.26 and 226,885.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,930.60, 374,741.26 and 226,885.64 is: 341,554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,930.60 : 374,741.26 = 226,885.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,930.60/374,741.26 = 226,885.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,930.60x = 374,741.26 × 226,885.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,930.60x = 85,023,410,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,023,410,609.51/248,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,554.68

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