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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,273.44, 457,294.68 and 250,723.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,273.44, 457,294.68 and 250,723.44 is: 346,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,273.44 : 457,294.68 = 250,723.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,273.44/457,294.68 = 250,723.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,273.44x = 457,294.68 × 250,723.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,273.44x = 114,654,495,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,654,495,263.30/331,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,102.29

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