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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,564.38, 352,060.01 and 222,677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,564.38, 352,060.01 and 222,677.90 is: 307,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,564.38 : 352,060.01 = 222,677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,564.38/352,060.01 = 222,677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,564.38x = 352,060.01 × 222,677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,564.38x = 78,395,983,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,395,983,700.78/254,564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,961.32

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