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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,166.60, 345,282.03 and 229,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,166.60, 345,282.03 and 229,991.52 is: 317,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,166.60 : 345,282.03 = 229,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,166.60/345,282.03 = 229,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,166.60x = 345,282.03 × 229,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,166.60x = 79,411,937,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,411,937,758.43/250,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,436.22

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