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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,703.30, 437,036.55 and 250,231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,703.30, 437,036.55 and 250,231.30 is: 374,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,703.30 : 437,036.55 = 250,231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,703.30/437,036.55 = 250,231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,703.30x = 437,036.55 × 250,231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,703.30x = 109,360,224,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,360,224,054.02/291,703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,902.25

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