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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,360.52, 373,719.58 and 231,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,360.52, 373,719.58 and 231,858.50 is: 346,101.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,360.52 : 373,719.58 = 231,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,360.52/373,719.58 = 231,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,360.52x = 373,719.58 × 231,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,360.52x = 86,650,061,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,650,061,239.43/250,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,101.14

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