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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,083.48, 344,869.48 and 229,337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,083.48, 344,869.48 and 229,337.51 is: 316,260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,083.48 : 344,869.48 = 229,337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,083.48/344,869.48 = 229,337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,083.48x = 344,869.48 × 229,337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,083.48x = 79,091,506,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,091,506,380.52/250,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,260.42

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