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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,151.02, 344,975.17 and 231,573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,151.02, 344,975.17 and 231,573.67 is: 319,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,151.02 : 344,975.17 = 231,573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,151.02/344,975.17 = 231,573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,151.02x = 344,975.17 × 231,573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,151.02x = 79,887,166,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,887,166,175.77/250,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,355.75

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