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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,848.34, 375,929.90 and 221,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,848.34, 375,929.90 and 221,955.72 is: 331,309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,848.34 : 375,929.90 = 221,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,848.34/375,929.90 = 221,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,848.34x = 375,929.90 × 221,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,848.34x = 83,439,791,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,439,791,624.03/251,848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,309.67

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