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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,538.82, 436,784.67 and 252,171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,538.82, 436,784.67 and 252,171.90 is: 347,966.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,538.82 : 436,784.67 = 252,171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,538.82/436,784.67 = 252,171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,538.82x = 436,784.67 × 252,171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,538.82x = 110,144,820,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,144,820,124.77/316,538.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,966.23

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