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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,849.34, 375,931.44 and 221,956.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,849.34, 375,931.44 and 221,956.74 is: 331,311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,849.34 : 375,931.44 = 221,956.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,849.34/375,931.44 = 221,956.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,849.34x = 375,931.44 × 221,956.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,849.34x = 83,440,516,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,440,516,885.91/251,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,311.24

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