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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,357.14, 373,714.55 and 231,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,357.14, 373,714.55 and 231,855.12 is: 346,096.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,357.14 : 373,714.55 = 231,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,357.14/373,714.55 = 231,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,357.14x = 373,714.55 × 231,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,357.14x = 86,647,632,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,647,632,415.63/250,357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,096.11

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