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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,138.08, 436,696.56 and 252,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,138.08, 436,696.56 and 252,927.84 is: 349,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,138.08 : 436,696.56 = 252,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,138.08/436,696.56 = 252,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,138.08x = 436,696.56 × 252,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,138.08x = 110,452,717,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,452,717,656.23/316,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,381.25

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