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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,171.59, 345,288.92 and 229,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,171.59, 345,288.92 and 229,996.52 is: 317,443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,171.59 : 345,288.92 = 229,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,171.59/345,288.92 = 229,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,171.59x = 345,288.92 × 229,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,171.59x = 79,415,249,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,415,249,994.56/250,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,443.12

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