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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,170.59, 345,287.54 and 229,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,170.59, 345,287.54 and 229,995.52 is: 317,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,170.59 : 345,287.54 = 229,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,170.59/345,287.54 = 229,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,170.59x = 345,287.54 × 229,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,170.59x = 79,414,587,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,414,587,023.59/250,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,441.74

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