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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,493.22, 345,731.58 and 230,318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,493.22, 345,731.58 and 230,318.13 is: 317,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,493.22 : 345,731.58 = 230,318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,493.22/345,731.58 = 230,318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,493.22x = 345,731.58 × 230,318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,493.22x = 79,628,250,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,628,250,987.55/250,493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,885.85

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