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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,044.22, 304,507.24 and 182,643.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,044.22, 304,507.24 and 182,643.74 is: 251,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,044.22 : 304,507.24 = 182,643.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,044.22/304,507.24 = 182,643.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,044.22x = 304,507.24 × 182,643.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,044.22x = 55,616,339,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,616,339,191.53/221,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,607.30

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