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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,109.48, 345,350.10 and 230,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,109.48, 345,350.10 and 230,982.27 is: 318,939.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,109.48 : 345,350.10 = 230,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,109.48/345,350.10 = 230,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,109.48x = 345,350.10 × 230,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,109.48x = 79,769,750,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,769,750,042.73/250,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,939.34

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