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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,166.09, 345,281.33 and 229,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,166.09, 345,281.33 and 229,991.02 is: 317,435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,166.09 : 345,281.33 = 229,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,166.09/345,281.33 = 229,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,166.09x = 345,281.33 × 229,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,166.09x = 79,411,604,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,411,604,985.43/250,166.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,435.53

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