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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,446.48, 345,668.30 and 230,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,446.48, 345,668.30 and 230,271.41 is: 317,822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,446.48 : 345,668.30 = 230,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,446.48/345,668.30 = 230,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,446.48x = 345,668.30 × 230,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,446.48x = 79,597,523,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,597,523,953.60/250,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,822.49

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