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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,150.02, 344,973.80 and 231,572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,150.02, 344,973.80 and 231,572.67 is: 319,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,150.02 : 344,973.80 = 231,572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,150.02/344,973.80 = 231,572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,150.02x = 344,973.80 × 231,572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,150.02x = 79,886,502,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,886,502,788.18/250,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,354.37

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