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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,115.59, 436,730.71 and 265,049.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,115.59, 436,730.71 and 265,049.14 is: 366,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,115.59 : 436,730.71 = 265,049.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,115.59/436,730.71 = 265,049.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,115.59x = 436,730.71 × 265,049.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,115.59x = 115,755,096,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,755,096,913.44/316,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,179.66

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