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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,930.46, 376,052.50 and 222,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,930.46, 376,052.50 and 222,037.96 is: 331,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,930.46 : 376,052.50 = 222,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,930.46/376,052.50 = 222,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,930.46x = 376,052.50 × 222,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,930.46x = 83,497,929,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,497,929,952.90/251,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,432.45

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