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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,615.60, 377,073.81 and 222,722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,615.60, 377,073.81 and 222,722.82 is: 332,453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,615.60 : 377,073.81 = 222,722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,615.60/377,073.81 = 222,722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,615.60x = 377,073.81 × 222,722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,615.60x = 83,982,942,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,982,942,311.34/252,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,453.51

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