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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,032.48, 375,500.49 and 230,005.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,032.48, 375,500.49 and 230,005.09 is: 345,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,032.48 : 375,500.49 = 230,005.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,032.48/375,500.49 = 230,005.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,032.48x = 375,500.49 × 230,005.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,032.48x = 86,367,023,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,367,023,997.49/250,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,423.22

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