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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,116.28, 344,927.28 and 231,538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,116.28, 344,927.28 and 231,538.89 is: 319,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,116.28 : 344,927.28 = 231,538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,116.28/344,927.28 = 231,538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,116.28x = 344,927.28 × 231,538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,116.28x = 79,864,079,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,864,079,541.92/250,116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,307.80

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