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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,253.16, 436,695.30 and 225,886.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,253.16, 436,695.30 and 225,886.32 is: 311,913.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,253.16 : 436,695.30 = 225,886.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,253.16/436,695.30 = 225,886.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,253.16x = 436,695.30 × 225,886.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,253.16x = 98,643,494,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,643,494,278.30/316,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,913.07

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