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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,085.48, 344,872.24 and 229,339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,085.48, 344,872.24 and 229,339.51 is: 316,263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,085.48 : 344,872.24 = 229,339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,085.48/344,872.24 = 229,339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,085.48x = 344,872.24 × 229,339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,085.48x = 79,092,830,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,092,830,534.20/250,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,263.19

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