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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,922.34, 376,040.35 and 222,029.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,922.34, 376,040.35 and 222,029.83 is: 331,420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,922.34 : 376,040.35 = 222,029.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,922.34/376,040.35 = 222,029.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,922.34x = 376,040.35 × 222,029.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,922.34x = 83,492,174,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,492,174,983.64/251,922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,420.29

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