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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,835.94, 345,585.45 and 238,878.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,835.94, 345,585.45 and 238,878.51 is: 329,111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,835.94 : 345,585.45 = 238,878.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,835.94/345,585.45 = 238,878.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,835.94x = 345,585.45 × 238,878.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,835.94x = 82,552,937,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552,937,373.68/250,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,111.28

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