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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,332.53, 346,723.30 and 222,681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,332.53, 346,723.30 and 222,681.41 is: 307,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,332.53 : 346,723.30 = 222,681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,332.53/346,723.30 = 222,681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,332.53x = 346,723.30 × 222,681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,332.53x = 77,208,833,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,208,833,323.85/251,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,197.93

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