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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,367.53, 346,771.60 and 222,716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,367.53, 346,771.60 and 222,716.41 is: 307,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,367.53 : 346,771.60 = 222,716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,367.53/346,771.60 = 222,716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,367.53x = 346,771.60 × 222,716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,367.53x = 77,231,724,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,231,724,418.24/251,367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,246.23

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