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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,386.19, 436,158.84 and 225,584.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,386.19, 436,158.84 and 225,584.79 is: 310,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,386.19 : 436,158.84 = 225,584.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,386.19/436,158.84 = 225,584.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,386.19x = 436,158.84 × 225,584.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,386.19x = 98,390,800,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,390,800,328.04/316,386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,983.23

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