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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,324.57, 373,253.99 and 222,505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,324.57, 373,253.99 and 222,505.93 is: 331,774.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,324.57 : 373,253.99 = 222,505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,324.57/373,253.99 = 222,505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,324.57x = 373,253.99 × 222,505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,324.57x = 83,051,226,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,051,226,171.16/250,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,774.17

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