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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,936.09, 437,177.50 and 258,877.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,936.09, 437,177.50 and 258,877.18 is: 357,091.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,936.09 : 437,177.50 = 258,877.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,936.09/437,177.50 = 258,877.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,936.09x = 437,177.50 × 258,877.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,936.09x = 113,175,278,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,175,278,359.45/316,936.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,091.80

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