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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,483.37, 345,719.21 and 230,308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,483.37, 345,719.21 and 230,308.29 is: 317,873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,483.37 : 345,719.21 = 230,308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,483.37/345,719.21 = 230,308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,483.37x = 345,719.21 × 230,308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,483.37x = 79,621,998,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,621,998,923.71/250,483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,873.40

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