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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,922.47, 376,040.57 and 222,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,922.47, 376,040.57 and 222,029.96 is: 331,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,922.47 : 376,040.57 = 222,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,922.47/376,040.57 = 222,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,922.47x = 376,040.57 × 222,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,922.47x = 83,492,269,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,492,269,725.12/251,922.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,420.50

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