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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,167.60, 345,283.41 and 229,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,167.60, 345,283.41 and 229,992.52 is: 317,437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,167.60 : 345,283.41 = 229,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,167.60/345,283.41 = 229,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,167.60x = 345,283.41 × 229,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,167.60x = 79,412,601,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,412,601,580.09/250,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,437.60

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