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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,087.98, 344,875.68 and 229,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,087.98, 344,875.68 and 229,342.02 is: 316,266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,087.98 : 344,875.68 = 229,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,087.98/344,875.68 = 229,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,087.98x = 344,875.68 × 229,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,087.98x = 79,094,485,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,094,485,100.07/250,087.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,266.64

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