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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,170.60, 345,287.55 and 229,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,170.60, 345,287.55 and 229,995.53 is: 317,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,170.60 : 345,287.55 = 229,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,170.60/345,287.55 = 229,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,170.60x = 345,287.55 × 229,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,170.60x = 79,414,593,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,414,593,064.65/250,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,441.75

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