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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,060.86, 345,244.95 and 223,157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,060.86, 345,244.95 and 223,157.16 is: 308,100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,060.86 : 345,244.95 = 223,157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,060.86/345,244.95 = 223,157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,060.86x = 345,244.95 × 223,157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,060.86x = 77,043,882,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,043,882,546.34/250,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,100.53

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