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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,308.10, 373,229.36 and 222,489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,308.10, 373,229.36 and 222,489.46 is: 331,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,308.10 : 373,229.36 = 222,489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,308.10/373,229.36 = 222,489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,308.10x = 373,229.36 × 222,489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,308.10x = 83,039,598,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039,598,762.55/250,308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,749.55

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