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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,307.10, 373,227.87 and 222,488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,307.10, 373,227.87 and 222,488.46 is: 331,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,307.10 : 373,227.87 = 222,488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,307.10/373,227.87 = 222,488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,307.10x = 373,227.87 × 222,488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,307.10x = 83,038,894,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,038,894,025.38/250,307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,748.06

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