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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,153.02, 344,977.93 and 231,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,153.02, 344,977.93 and 231,575.67 is: 319,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,153.02 : 344,977.93 = 231,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,153.02/344,977.93 = 231,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,153.02x = 344,977.93 × 231,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,153.02x = 79,888,495,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,888,495,274.96/250,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,358.51

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