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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,358.14, 373,716.05 and 231,856.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,358.14, 373,716.05 and 231,856.12 is: 346,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,358.14 : 373,716.05 = 231,856.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,358.14/373,716.05 = 231,856.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,358.14x = 373,716.05 × 231,856.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,358.14x = 86,648,353,334.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,648,353,334.73/250,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,097.61

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