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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,834.68, 345,583.73 and 238,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,834.68, 345,583.73 and 238,877.26 is: 329,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,834.68 : 345,583.73 = 238,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,834.68/345,583.73 = 238,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,834.68x = 345,583.73 × 238,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,834.68x = 82,552,094,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552,094,522.98/250,834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,109.57

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