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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,851.76, 435,136.50 and 220,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,851.76, 435,136.50 and 220,187.52 is: 303,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,851.76 : 435,136.50 = 220,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,851.76/435,136.50 = 220,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,851.76x = 435,136.50 × 220,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,851.76x = 95,811,626,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,811,626,796.48/315,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,343.65

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