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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,121.64, 344,934.69 and 231,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,121.64, 344,934.69 and 231,544.26 is: 319,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,121.64 : 344,934.69 = 231,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,121.64/344,934.69 = 231,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,121.64x = 344,934.69 × 231,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,121.64x = 79,867,647,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,867,647,544.38/250,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,315.22

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