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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,499.48, 345,741.48 and 230,324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,499.48, 345,741.48 and 230,324.48 is: 317,895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,499.48 : 345,741.48 = 230,324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,499.48/345,741.48 = 230,324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,499.48x = 345,741.48 × 230,324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,499.48x = 79,632,726,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,632,726,595.43/250,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,895.78

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