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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,038.98, 375,510.24 and 230,011.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,038.98, 375,510.24 and 230,011.59 is: 345,432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,038.98 : 375,510.24 = 230,011.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,038.98/375,510.24 = 230,011.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,038.98x = 375,510.24 × 230,011.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,038.98x = 86,371,707,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,371,707,363.68/250,038.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,432.98

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