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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,222.29, 458,221.97 and 250,553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,222.29, 458,221.97 and 250,553.93 is: 345,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,222.29 : 458,221.97 = 250,553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,222.29/458,221.97 = 250,553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,222.29x = 458,221.97 × 250,553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,222.29x = 114,809,313,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,809,313,731.12/332,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,579.81

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