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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,137.08, 436,695.18 and 252,926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,137.08, 436,695.18 and 252,926.84 is: 349,379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,137.08 : 436,695.18 = 252,926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,137.08/436,695.18 = 252,926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,137.08x = 436,695.18 × 252,926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,137.08x = 110,451,931,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,451,931,920.63/316,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,379.87

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