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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,445.48, 345,666.91 and 230,270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,445.48, 345,666.91 and 230,270.41 is: 317,821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,445.48 : 345,666.91 = 230,270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,445.48/345,666.91 = 230,270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,445.48x = 345,666.91 × 230,270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,445.48x = 79,596,859,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,596,859,360.80/250,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,821.11

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