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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,938.22, 376,064.03 and 222,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,938.22, 376,064.03 and 222,045.71 is: 331,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,938.22 : 376,064.03 = 222,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,938.22/376,064.03 = 222,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,938.22x = 376,064.03 × 222,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,938.22x = 83,503,403,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,503,403,221.61/251,938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,443.97

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