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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,310.10, 373,232.34 and 222,491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,310.10, 373,232.34 and 222,491.46 is: 331,752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,310.10 : 373,232.34 = 222,491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,310.10/373,232.34 = 222,491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,310.10x = 373,232.34 × 222,491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,310.10x = 83,041,008,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,041,008,245.82/250,310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,752.53

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