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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,217.14, 371,918.54 and 222,623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,217.14, 371,918.54 and 222,623.22 is: 332,231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,217.14 : 371,918.54 = 222,623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,217.14/371,918.54 = 222,623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,217.14x = 371,918.54 × 222,623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,217.14x = 82,797,702,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,797,702,952.50/249,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,231.17

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