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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,368.53, 346,772.98 and 222,717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,368.53, 346,772.98 and 222,717.41 is: 307,247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,368.53 : 346,772.98 = 222,717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,368.53/346,772.98 = 222,717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,368.53x = 346,772.98 × 222,717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,368.53x = 77,232,379,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,232,379,963.58/251,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,247.61

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