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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,357.39, 373,714.92 and 231,855.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,357.39, 373,714.92 and 231,855.37 is: 346,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,357.39 : 373,714.92 = 231,855.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,357.39/373,714.92 = 231,855.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,357.39x = 373,714.92 × 231,855.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,357.39x = 86,647,809,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,647,809,182.55/250,357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,096.48

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