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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,146.26, 344,968.62 and 231,568.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,146.26, 344,968.62 and 231,568.91 is: 319,349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,146.26 : 344,968.62 = 231,568.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,146.26/344,968.62 = 231,568.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,146.26x = 344,968.62 × 231,568.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,146.26x = 79,884,007,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,884,007,311.64/250,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,349.19

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