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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,502.76, 436,735.08 and 252,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,502.76, 436,735.08 and 252,135.96 is: 347,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,502.76 : 436,735.08 = 252,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,502.76/436,735.08 = 252,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,502.76x = 436,735.08 × 252,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,502.76x = 110,116,618,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,116,618,661.48/316,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,916.77

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