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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,323.66, 373,252.50 and 222,505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,323.66, 373,252.50 and 222,505.02 is: 331,772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,323.66 : 373,252.50 = 222,505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,323.66/373,252.50 = 222,505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,323.66x = 373,252.50 × 222,505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,323.66x = 83,050,554,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,050,554,977.55/250,323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,772.69

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